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The font in the church commemorates those from the parish who died in service or were killed in action during World War One.
Extensive additions and alterations to St. John's Church of England, Cowra, are contemplated. A sum of £10 10/ has been received towards the erection of a memorial font of stone on marble column. This is to be a memorial to fallen soldiers.
Young Witness (NSW), 15 June 1917.
The erection of the Memorial Font and brass inscription plate in St. John's Church, Cowra, to the memory of the men who enlisted from parish and fell in the war, has just been completed.
Young Witness (NSW), 15 Aug 1919.
Location
| Address: | 98 Kendal Street, St John’s War Memorial Church, Cowra, 2794 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.834448 Long: 148.692233 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Religious Object |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | August -1919 |
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Plaque :
The Font in this Church
was erected A. D. 1919 to the Glory of God,
& in memory of the men from this Parish
whose names are hereunder inscribed who fell in the
Great WAR, A.D. 1914 - 1918
[ Names ]
Eternal Rest grant them O Lord
& Let Perpetual Light shine upon them. Amen.
