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Richmond War Memorial : 2007
Richmond War Memorial : 2007

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The monument commemorates those who served in World Wars One and Two. It was originally erected to those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One with the names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two added at a later date. 

Richmond was an unusually excited township on Saturday afternoon, for three events of importance took place. There was a visit from the Governor and Lady Allardyce, the laying of the foundation stone of the Richmond Soldiers' Memorial, and a church fair. The main event of the afternoon was the getting the foundation stone of the memorial well and truly laid. This was a ceremony performed by His Excellency, who was accompanied by Lady Allardyce and attended by his private secretary (Captain Pope).

The Warden of the Richmond Municipality (Mr. S. R. Grice), with all the councillors and the Warden of the Clarence Municipality (Hon. Jas. Murdeh M.L.C.), were present.  The Warden appealed for subscriptions towards the memorial, and the Governor, having set the example, notes, silver, and even gold, was planked down on the newly laid stone, which soon had a pile amounting to £2, upon it .That brings the total in hand to £132 and the memorial is to cost £200. It will be eight feet square by 13 high with a freestone base and marble tablets bearing the names of the 42 men who were killed on active service.  
The Mercury (Hobart), 26th September 1921.

Note : The “Tasmanian War Memorials Data Base”, compiled by Fred Thornett which is located at the State Library of Tasmania, contains a comprehensive listing of the names on this monument.

Location

Address:Bridge Street, Old Town Hall, Richmond, 7025
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.735321
Long: 147.438133
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 24th September, 1921
Front Inscription

South Ward

[ Names ]

Plaque :

Erected to the men of Richmond who gave their lives for King and Country in the Great War

1914 - 1918.

 

 

Left Side Inscription

North Ward

[ Names ]

Back Inscription

1939 - 45 War

North Ward
[ Names ]

Central Ward
[ Names ]

South Ward
[ Names ]

Right Side Inscription

Central Ward

[ Names ]

Source: MA,TWM,SKP
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