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Emu Plains War MemorialPrint Page 
06-February-2016
Photographs supplied by Peter F Williams
The War Memorial commemorates those from the district who served in World War One.
Saturday last was a red letter day for Emu Plains, the occasion being the unveiling of the Soldiers' Memorial in the local park. The unveiling ceremony was performed by Major General Cox. V.D. D.S.O., who was accompanied by Mrs. Cox, in the presence of about 500 spectators including many visitors. The memorial is of "obelisk" or " spire" design and is executed in polished trachyte.
The Blue Mountain Echo (NSW), 13 July 1923.
Location
| Address: | Great Western Highway & Park Street, Dukes Oval, Emu Plains, 2750 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.752412 Long: 150.664545 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Designer: | Mr. R. J. Paterson |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 7th July, 1923 |
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Front Inscription
Erected
By The Residents Of
EMU PLAINS
In Honor Of The Men
Who Gave Their Services
During The Great War
1914 – 1919.
Left Side Inscription
[ Names ]
Back Inscription
[ Names ]
"Died For God
King And Country"
Right Side Inscription
Source: MA,SKP,NRWM[ Names ]
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