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The monument commemorates those from the District who served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War One. The names of those who died in service or were killed in action during World War Two were added in 1954. 

Saturday was a memorable day in the history of Saddleworth. On that afternoon the unveiling of the soldiers' memorial took place. The monument has been erected at the junction of the main street with the Burra and Riverton road on a piece of ground presented by Mr. Heaslip, and can be seen for some distance along either road. It was designed and built by Mr. W. J. Neill, of Moonta. The edifice stands about 17 feet high on a foundation of concrete 10 feet square, surrounded by a stone wall 17 feet square.

A figure of an Australian soldier carved in Italian marble surmounts the pedestal.  The pedestal is made of polished Harcourt granite, and has the names of 17 men who made the supreme sacrifice, inscribed on the eastern face. On the northern and southern faces are the names of 50 other volunteers.
The Register (Adelaide), 26 September 1922.

Location

Address:	Burra Road & Belvidere Road, Saddleworth, 5413
State:	SA
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -34.082714 Long: 138.780204 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Monument
Monument Theme:	Conflict
Sub-Theme:	Multiple
Designer:	Mr W. J. Neill (Moonta, SA)
Monument Manufacturer:	Mr W. J. Neill (Moonta, SA)
Link:	http://www.vwma.org.au/

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Saturday 23rd September, 1922

Source: RVWM, MA