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The monument commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
It was originally erected to commemorate those from the district who died in service or were killed in action in World War One, and contained a soldier statue, and was located adjacent to the Smithfield Institute. The name of a soldier who was killed in action during World War Two was added at a later date.
Due to vandalism the soldier was removed and replaced with the cross which was manufactured by students of the Elizabeth High School in 1980.
A large gathering of friends and comrades of fallen soldiers and people of the surrounding districts met at Smithfield on Sunday, May 1 to witness the unveiling of the Public Memorial. A squad of returned men under Lieut. Adams and and a Guard of Honour of school children (under direction of their teacher, Mr. J. A. Shepherd) marched to their places.
The Chairman (Mr. T. Worden) announced the hymn, "O God our Help in Ages Past", which all joined in singing, Miss Blake being the pianist. The Secretary of the Memorial Committee (Mr J. A Shepherd) stated that the Memorial completed and erected had cost £175. This sum was fully subscribed by the residents as was the amount for the railing in front of the monument, the whole being handed over to the Trustees of the Institute free of debt. Mr John Roberts then unveiled the Memorial, and thanked the Committee for the honour conferred on him in this direction.
Bunyip ( Gawler SA), 21 May 1920.
Location
| Address: | Anderson Walk, Memorial Park, Smithfield, 5114 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.682937 Long: 138.690258 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Link: | http://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st May, 1920 |
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In memory of our fallen brave.
Lieut. Alfred H. Moss
Drowned, Hospital Ship Warilda,
Aug. 3rd 1918.
2nd Lieut. Edgar R. Davidson.
Wounds, Hamel, July 14th 1918.
Pte. H. Hoole,
Died at Limburg, 29. 12. 17.
Pte. Charles E. Tidmarsh.
Killed, Amiens, Aug. 8th 1918.
Pte. Charles C. Smitham.
Killed, Messines, June 10th 1917.
Pte. A. O. Coker,
Killed, Morlancourt, July 29th 1918
Pte. Edward Blackman,
Killed, Dernacourt, April 5th 1918.
Plaque :
1939 - 1945
L / Cpl P. C. Spratt.
Killed at Buna New Guinea
Dec. 28th 1943.
Plaque :
In memory of those who paid the supreme price during the following conflicts
Korea 1950 - 1956
Malaya 1950 - 1957
Borneo 1957 - 1973
Vietnam 1962 - 1973
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
This symbolic cross was constructed for the 'Smithfield Institute' by Year 11 students of Elizabeth High School,
The students involved were - Angelo Papillo, Andrew Price, Tony Millwood, Mark Greenwood
Teacher In Charge I. H. Walker
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