Avalon RSL Cenotaph & Memorial Garden Print Page 
The memorial and commemorative garden were commissioned in 2004 by the Avalon RSL Sub Branch. The memorial replaces the one erected in 1956, which itself was a replacement of the original 1948 memorial.
This memorial comprises a circular dome of green verdee granite surmounted by a bronze star. The stone is set on a sandstone base. It is surrounded by four memorial plaques for each of the Armed Services and the Merchant Navy, suggestive of the Southern Cross. Keeping watch over the memorial are three carved sandstone pillars with three green granite supports evoking the image of armed sentinels. The garden consists of Australian trees and native plants while rosemary from Gallipoli separates the memorial area from the entrance path to the club. The memorial pavers commemorate friends and relatives who enlisted to serve their country.
Location
| Address: | Bowling Green Lane , Avalon Beach RSL Club, Avalon Beach, 2107 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.635278 Long: 151.328333 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Artist: | Richard Stutchbury (sculptor) |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 11th November, 2004 |
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Lest We Forget
Plaque :
This community Cenotaph and Memorial honouring our servicemen and Women, past and present was dedicated by the Hon. Bronwyn Bishop Member for Mackellar
11th November 2004
Lest We Forget
Sponsored by : The Avalon Beach RSL Sub Branch
Sculptor : Richard Stutchbury
Plaque :
In recognition of Commodore G. V. Sloper AM RAN (Rtd) who initiated and co-ordinated this memorial project
Plaque :
This Cenotaph was erected by the Avalon Beach RSL Sub Branch and is dedicated in proud and grateful memory to those who served
Lest We Forget
11th November 2004
