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21-November-1925 : Unveiling (State Library of New South Wales)
21-November-1925 : Unveiling (State Library of New South Wales)

Photographs supplied by Henry Moulds

The War Memorial commemorates those who served in World War One and World War Two. It was originally unveiled in 1925 opposite St Paul`s Church of England and relocated to the sports ground at a later. 

In front of the monument are gates and pillars which were erected to commemorate those who served in World War Two. 

Towamba had a big day on Saturday, the occasion being the unveiling of a soldiers' memorial there by Senator Cox. The memorial is a polished granite monument, erected by Messrs Ziegler & Sons, and is inscribed with about forty names of men who served in the great war, six of whom, made the supreme sacrifice. The total cost of the memorial was £168, on which there was a debt of £40. This was reduced by £27/13 at the unveiling. Senator Cox also presented war medals to the parents and relatives of the fallen.
The Southern Record and Advertiser (NSW), 28 November 1925.  

Location

Address:Towamba Street, Sports Ground, Towamba, 2550
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.085937
Long: 149.699998
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Monument Manufacturer:Ziegler & Sons
Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 21st November, 1925
Front Inscription

Killed

Greater love hath no man than he who lays down his life for his country

[ Names ]

 

Left Side Inscription

Enlisted

[ Names ]

 

Back Inscription

Returned 

[ Names ]

This memorial was erected by the residents of Towamba and District

In honour of the men who served and enlisted in the Great War 1914 - 1919.

Right Side Inscription

Returned 

[ Names ]

Inscription in Proximity

Left gate post :

This memorial was erected by the residents of Towamba and District

In honour of the men and women who served and enlisted in World War II 1939 - 45.

Right gate post :

Returned
[ Names ]

Enlisted
[ Names ]

Service Women
[ Names ]

 

 

Source: NRWM, MA
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