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The Wirrabara Memorial Library commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two.
Five stained glass windows incorporating a Cross of Sacrifice are set to the right of the main entrance. A bronze plaque is set in the base of each window listing the names of those who died.
A plaque was added to the building at a later date to commemorate a soldier killed in the Vietnam War.
Location
Address: | 35 High Street, Wirrabara, 5481 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.032684 Long: 138.268321 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 3rd September, 1961 |
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Wirrabara Memorial Library
Plaque :
1939 1945
Lest We Forget
Gerald J. Hayes
A. Alan Milne
Angus Milne
Donald Milne
Kevin P. Murphy
Plaque :
4718082 L/Cpl. 2 R. A. R.
R. M. Woolford
Killed in action
1st August, 1967 Aged 21 years
"Lest We Forget"
Plaque :
This library was opened by Mrs. M. M. Sharpe State Councillor, R.S.L and the Memorial Windows unveiled by W. J. S. Bowman District Councillor on 3rd September 1961