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23-April-2015
23-April-2015

Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson

The monument was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. It was relocated in 2000 to its present site from Fourth Street and now commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

ANZAC Day was celebrated at Cleve in appropriate manner. In the morning a large crowd assemnbled to witness the unveiling of a monument in the main street by Mr. E. J. Macgowan.
The Register (Adelaide), 2nd May 1922.

Location

Address:Fourth & Main Streets, Cleve, 5640
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.701771
Long: 136.493923
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
Designer:Arthur Heinicke (Adelaide, SA)

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1919
Front Inscription

The Great War
1914 - 1919

The Great War
1914 - 1919

In sacred and grateful remembrance of our brave men who fell

 

Left Side Inscription
[ Names ]
Back Inscription

World War II
1939 - 1945

In everlasting memory of all men and women from this community who enlisted to fight for freedom in all conflicts

Vietnam War

1962 - 1973

"Lest We Forget"

Right Side Inscription
[ Names ]
Source: MA,RVWM,CRE
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