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The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was originally unveiled to commemorate those who served in World War One.
The monument is a Carrara marble obelisk on three steps, with a statue of a World War One Australian infantryman at the top.
The township of Ariah Park has awakened to its obligations to those who served in the great war in the way of a memorial, and they have erected a monument in the main street that would be a credit to any city. It takes the form of an Australian infantryman in marble, generously supported and well founded the total height being 18ft. The roll of honor, on marble tablets let into the main stone, contains 139 names, of whom over 25 per cent unfortunately, were killed in action—a percentage probably unequalled in the Commonwealth. The unveiling takes place on Wednesday, October 15, and the Committee has secured Chaplain Wm. McKenzie ("Fighting Mac") to perform the ceremony. A Parliamentary party will also attend, and a grand gala day has been arranged.
The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW), 7th October 1919.
Location
| Address: | Coolamon & Pitt Streets, Median Strip, Ariah Park, 2665 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.347942 Long: 147.221292 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Designer: | A. Casagrande |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 15th October, 1919 |
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This monument was erected by the citizens of Ariah Park and District
To commemorate the names of her sons who left here to fight in the cause of liberty and justice in the Great War
1914 - 1919.
"Lest We Forget"
Women 1939 - 1945 Vietnam 1962 - 1973
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Plaque :
Unveiled by Lieutenant-Colonel Chaplain William Mc Kenzie M.C. "Fighting Mac." on 15th October 1919.
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Bapaume Bullecourt Fleurbaix
Hill 60 Messines Peronne
Pozieres Passchendale Polygon Wood
Somme St Quentin Ypres
Villiers-Brettoneaux North Sea
(black marble base inscription )
World War II 1939 - 1945
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Gallipoli Lone Pine Ammon
Damascus El Arish El Salt
Esdraelon Gaza Jericho
Jerusalem Machdaba Rafa
Romani Sollum Indian Ocean
(black marble base inscription)
World War II 1939 - 1945
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Second World War
1939 1945
To the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice and in honour of the men and women of Ariah Park and District who served in the cause of freedom and justice.
(black marble base inscription)
World War II 1939 - 1945
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