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The monument which consists of a building with a clock tower, commemorates those from the District who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was originally erected to commemorate those from the District who served in World War One.
The Boorowa War Memorial is in the form of a meeting room with a clock tower which was erected in memory of those who served in World War One. The names of the men who enlisted for active service from the district are recorded on a bronze tablet which was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1933. The building was erected from plans by,and under the supervision of, R. Richardson an architect of Sydney who was the winner in the competition of designs held under the auspices of the Institute of Architects NSW. T.Barlow of Boorowa was the builder and the clock was supplied by Prouds Ltd., of Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald, 30th May 1933.
Location
| Address: | Lachlan Valley Way & Brial Street, Boorowa, 2586 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.435761 Long: 148.716753 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Designer: | R. Richardson (Sydney, NSW) (architect) |
| Monument Manufacturer: | T. Barlow (Boorowa, NSW) (builder) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 11th November, 1933 |
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1914 The Great War 1918
Inscribed hereon are the names of the soldiers who enlisted for active service from Boorowa & District.
As a memorial to them this building was erected in the year 1933
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Lest We Forget
Plaque :
Erected by Boorowa R.S.S.A.I.L.A.
In honour of those who paid the supreme sacrifice World War 1939 - 45
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Lest We Forget
Plaque :
Boer War
(1899 - 1902)
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Plaque :
First World War
(1914 - 1918)
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A total of 345 servicemen and women from Boorowa and District served with distinction in the First World War.
Plaque :
Second War
(1939 - 1945)
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A total of 905 servicemen and women from Boorowa and District served with distinction in the Second World War.
To honour all National Servicemen from the Boorowa District who served during the years
1951 - 1972
"Lest We Forget"
Plaque :
British Commonwealth Occupation Forces
(1946 - 1951)
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Korean War
(1950 - 1953)
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Vietnam War
(1962 - 1975)
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Plaque :
Iraq War
(2003 - 2009)
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Afghanistan
(2001 - )
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Peacekeeping Operations
East Timor
(1999 - 2000)
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Middle East
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To honour all Regular and Reserve Forces from the Boorowa District who served Australia
"Lest We Forget"
Lest We Forget
ANZAC Memorial
