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1920s (Australian War Memorial : H16630)
1920s (Australian War Memorial : H16630)

Photographs supplied by Peter F Williams

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
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.832977
Long: 151.210052
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Designer:Frank Thorp (Peddle, Thorp & Walker Architects)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 10th October, 1926
Front Inscription

In memory of the glorious dead who fell in the Great Wars

1914 to 1919
1939 to 1945

Lest We Forget

 

Back Inscription

Greater love hath no man than this that he give his life for his country

 

Source: MA, NRWM
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au