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The Soldiers Memorial commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. Originally built to commemorate those from the district who served in World War One, a sculpture was added in 1968 to commemorate those who served in World War Two and subsequent conflicts.
The original monument is a sandstone arched and crenulated gateway. A bronze sculpture in front of the central section of the gate has been added. The sculpture is of a soldier in shorts and boots with a helmet and rifle at his feet.
The memorial gates at the entrance to the park at Nowra will be officially opened by Rear - Admiral Evans on January 22. The gates, which are of wrought iron have been built locally by returned soldiers. The pillars and arch have been constructed of sandstone obtained in the district. There are 380 names on the honour plates. A public holiday will be observed at Nowra and in adjoining municipalities. There will be a demonstration by returned soldiers and school children and the band from HMAS Australia will provide music. A water colour of the gates in an inscribed silver frame will be presented to Rear - Admiral Evans.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 5 January 1931.
Location
| Address: | West & Junction Streets, Nowra, 2541 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.873267 Long: 150.593355 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Designer: | Cyril Blacket (architect) |
| Artist: | O. L. Steen (sculptor) |
| Monument Manufacturer: | George Cook & O`Heir Brothers |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 22nd January, 1931 |
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SOLDIERS
MEMORIAL
1914 Honor Roll 1918
[ Names ]
Plaque :
TO THOSE WHO SERVED
"Forget Them Not, The Valiant Souls Who Fought And
Proudly Died; Now, Nameless In Distant Graves They
Lie, With Nought But Pride In Knowing That Their
Precious Land Continued To Be Free. We Cannot Give,
But We Can Keep Alive Their Memory."
This Sculpture Depicts An Australian Service Man
Standing Free Upon His Island Home With His Helmet &
Rifle Discarded, His Country`s Freedom Secured But
Forever On Alert To Safeguard The Future.
Plaque :
Iraq
2003
Plaque :
South Africa (Boer)
1899 - 1902
Plaque :
First World War
1914 - 1918
Plaque :
Second
World War
1939 - 1945
"Lest We Forget"
Plaque :
In Memory Of
Korea
1950 - 1956
Plaque :
Malayan Emergency
1950 - 1960
Plaque :
Vietnam
War
"For All Those Who Served, Suffered And Died"
1962 - 1973
Plaque :
Indonesian Confrontation
1963 - 1966
Plaque :
Liberation of Kuwait
1990 - 1991
These Memorial Gates
Were Opened By
Admiral E. R. G. R. Evans,
C.B., D.S.O., R.N.
22nd January 1931.
Chairman T. Marriott. Builder G. Cook
Architect C. Blacket, Gates O`Heir Bros.
This Memorial
Was Unveiled By
His Excellency
The Governor Of New South Wales
Sir Roden Cutler
V.C., K.C.M.G., C.B.E.
23rd March 1968.
Shoalhaven District War Memorial Appeal
Chairman R. J. Rainford. Sculptor O. L. Steen
