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The gardens commemorate those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. At the front of the garden and near the Morphett Vale War Memorial, there are the words "Eternal Flame" in bronze letters.
The garden includes sand from the beach at Gallipoli, a lone pine planted propagated from stock at Gallipoli and rosemary plants. A local resident donated several laurel trees which have significance in the remembrance of past sacrifices. The Memorial Gardens will provide a focal point where the community and visitors can gather to remember Australians who have served their nation defending democracy and personal freedom.
A path of remembrance intersects the central memorial and incorporates provision for people to purchase plaques commemorating a family member. It consists of a walkway with plaques of individual soldiers who have served in various conflicts.
Location
| Address: | Main South & Flaxmill Roads, War Memorial, Morphett Vale, 5162 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.126669 Long: 138.523205 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Garden |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Memorial Gardens
The City of Onkaparinga Eternal Flame
Monument :
Returned from active service 1939 - 1945
Reynella and Morphett Vale
[ Names ]
Monument :
Australia`s War Dead
From the names recorded on the National Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial
Boer War 1899 - 1902 606
Boxer Rebellion 1900 - 1901 6
World War 1 1914 - 1918 61,919
World War 2 1939 - 1945 39,366
Korean War 1950 - 1953 339
Malayan Emergency 1950 - 1960 36
Indonesian Confrontation 1963 - 1966 15
Vietnam War 1962 - 1973 520
"I dreams of war an` wot is paid by the blokes that went an` the blokes that stayed" C J Dennis, Digger Smith, 1918
Far East
[ Names ]
Plaque :
In appreciation of those who offered their lives seeking freedom for us and our families
Morphett Vale & Districts RSL and Morphett Vale Women`s Auxilliary
Plaque :
In recognition of the sacrifices made by those who served in the cause of freedom and democracy
Returned and Services League of Australia South Australian Branch
Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
In memory of those who gave their lives so that others may live in peace and freedom.
Let those who come after see that their names are not forgotten
Gay Thompson MP JP Member for Reynell
Maxima
"In recognition of the sacrifices made by those who have served and the priceless gift of freedom and prosperity they have provided fo
