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The North Sydney War Memorial is constructed of yellow trachyte stone decorated with bronze and brass lettering, wreaths and plaques.
It was originally erected to commemorate those who who died in service or were killed in action in World War One but now commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in World war Two.
The War Memorial foundation stone was laid by the Governor - General. Lord Forster on the 24th January 1924 with the unveiling of the memorial performed by Lord Stonehaven on the 10th October 1926.
The Sydney Morning Herald , 2nd June & 9th October 1926.
Location
Address: | Ridge Street, St Leonards Park, North Sydney, 2060 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.832977 Long: 151.210052 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Designer: | Frank Thorp (Peddle, Thorp & Walker Architects) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 10th October, 1926 |
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In memory of the glorious dead who fell in the Great Wars
1914 to 1919
1939 to 1945
Lest We Forget
Greater love hath no man than this that he give his life for his country