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The Clock Tower Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War One. The tower was remodelled in 1951 and dedicated to those who served in both World Wars. Additional plaques have been added to commemorate later conflicts.
ANZAC Mall was opened on the 17th June 1995 and the commemorative pathway and extended rose garden were unveiled on the 8th November 1998. Funding of $27273 was recived in 2018 through the Armistice Centenary Grants Program for the restoration of the clock tower.
The foundation stone for the Campsie Memorial Clock Tower was laid by the Mayor of Canterbury, Alderman Parry on the 28th May 1932. It was erected by the Campsie Women`s Strong Post, who were a group which welcomed home returning servicemen. The clock tower was opened by Mrs Marr, wife of major Marr M.L.A. on the 25th June 1932.
Location
Address: | 194 Beamish Street, ANZAC Mall, Campsie, 2194 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.910998 Long: 151.103646 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 28th May, 1932 |
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This Memorial honours those who
served in the Armed Forces during
WORLD WARS 1914 - 18 1939 - 45
Erected by the Women of the Strong Post
Remodelled by public subscription 1951
The foundation stone was laid by
STANLEY F. PARRY
Mayor 28th May 1932
Mayor Ald. H. R. Thorncroft,
Town Clerk S. H. Lofts.
1914 - 1918
Plaque :
In Memory Of
Corporal Albert Edward (Ted) Matthews
Service No. 180
"The Last Survivor, ANZAC Landing,
Gallipoli 25th April 1915"
Passed Away 9 December 1997
at Age 101
VIETNAM
1962 - 72
MALAYSIA
1964 - 65
BORNEO
1963 - 66
MALAYA
1955 - 63
KOREA
1950 - 53
1939 - 1945