Carnarvon War MemorialPrint Page
The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was originally erected to commemorate the soldiers of the Gascoyne District who had served in World War One.
The unveiling ceremony of the memorial erected to the soldiers of the Gascoyne district, took place at Carnarvon on Sunday, November 11th, the anniversary of Armistice Day. The monument which is of handsome design, is of Donnybrook freestone, and standing at the intersection of the main streets, occupies a conspicuous and commanding position. There was a very large gathering at the ceremony, and the monument was unveiled by Mrs. C. D. V. Foss.
Geraldton Guardian , 15th November 1923.
Location
Address: | Francis & Stuart Streets, Carnarvon, 6701 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -24.884227 Long: 113.657432 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Designer: | Mr. Eales (Architect, Eales & Cohen) |
Monument Manufacturer: | C. R. Wilson & Company (Perth,WA) metalwork |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 11th November, 1923 |
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Our heroic dead
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Erected in honour of our soldiers who served the Empire in the Great War
1914 - 1918
Pro Patria
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