Raymond Terrace War MemorialPrint Page
The monument was originally erected to commemorate the men from Raymond Terrace who served in World War One. It now commemorates those who served in other conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The Raymond Terrace and district soldlers' memorial was unveiled and dedicated in the presence of a large gathering on Saturday. Alderman J. M. Feeney, the Mayor of Raymond Terrace, in the course of his introductory remarks, explained the circumstances under which the memorial had been erected. He then called upon Councillor T. H. Pearse, president of the Port Stephens Shire, who gave an address, eulogislng the Australian soldiers, and referring to the wonderful name they had made for the country in the great war. The memorial was unveiled by Mrs. Burton, and the fence surrounding it by Mrs. G. H. Pepper. The dedication ceremony was performed by General J. Paton C.B., of Newcastle.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate (NSW ), 16th November 1925.
Location
Address: | Port Stephens Street & Jacaranda Avenue, ANZAC Park, Raymond Terrace, 2324 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.762895 Long: 151.740392 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 14th November, 1925 |
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Erected in honor of, and to perpetuate the memory of the men of the Raymond Terrace District who served in the Great War.
1914 - 1919.
Boer War
In honour of those who served in World War 1939 - 1945.
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World War 1939 - 45, Korean War, Vietnam War.