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The gates commemorate those from the District who served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The gates were originally erected in 1953 at the Sturt - Marion War Memorial Oval to commemorate those from the District who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two. The gates were relocated to the RSL Memorial Park in 2001 when the oval was renovated and redicated to all who served.
Memorial gates at the Sturt Marion War Memorial Oval will be dedicated at a service at 3 p.m. tomorrow. The Premier (Mr. Playford) will unveil a memorial plaque and declare the gates open. The gates are in memory of those from the district who died during the Second World War.
After being known as the Sturt Recreation Ground since 1909, the oval was incorporated in 1947 and the name changed to Sturt Marion War Memorial Oval.
The Advertiser (Adelaide), 11 April 1953.
Location
| Address: | Norfolk Road , RSL Memorial Park , Marion, 5043 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.013411 Long: 138.554351 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gates |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Link: | http://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 12th April, 1953 |
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LEST WE FORGET
THESE GATES HAVE BEEN
ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF
THOSE FROM THE LOCAL
DISTRICT WHO SERVED IN THE
DEFENCE OF OUR NATION
Re-Dedicated On 25th April, 2001
By
Arthur Jones Felicity-Ann Lewis
for the members Mayor
Marion R & SL City of Marion
These Gates Were Originally Erected
On Sturt Road Memorial Oval
Near The Cenotaph Which Was Later Relocated
At The Marion RSL Memorial Park.
Gates Re-Erected Adjacent To Cenotaph.
Paid For By Voluntary Donations
By The
Citizens Of Marion
And The
Marion Community Youth Movement.
These Gates Were Dedicated On
Sunday 12th April 1953
And Unveiled By
The Premier Of SA, The Hon. Sir Thomas Playford
