Carcoar War MemorialPrint Page
The monument commemorates those 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 and was unveiled in 1925 by Mr Hugh Main M.L.A.
Carcoar War Memorial.
Carcoar, Wednesday.
The Soldiers' War Memorial, which takes the form of a column of Goulburn granite, and is surmounted by a "Digger" in Italian marble, was unveiled on Saturday afternoon by Mr. Hugh Main, M.L.A. Situated at the intersection of Naylor and Icely streets, and close to the traffic bridge, the monument has a commanding position, The Mayor (Alderman N.H. Pillinger) commended the people for the step they had taken in erecting such a fine memorial, and he particularly eulogised the services of Dr. A. W. Hawthorn. It was through his untiring efforts that the memorial had been erected. A subscription list was opened during the ceremony to place a suitable fences around the monument, and nearly £100 was collected.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 13th August 1925.
Location
Address: | Icely & Naylor Streets, Carcoar, 2791 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.611359 Long: 149.139369 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 8th August, 1925 |
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Killed in action Wounded
[ Names ] [ Names ]
Their names will live for evermore.
1914 - 1918
N. H. Pillinger (Mayor)
Dr. A. M. Hawthorne (Pres.) 1925
1939 - 1945
In memory of all those who served suffered and died
'Lest We Forget`
[ Names ]
1914 - 1918
In memory of all those who served suffered and died
Korea
Borneo - Malaya
Vietnam
'Lest We Forget`