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The clock tower and arch commemorate the citizens of Gunnedah and District who served in World War One. The clock tower was officially opened on the 11th August, 1937. The arch was part of the Town Hall building which was opened 25th March 1926. The arch still had to be completed at the time of the unveiling.
Gunnedah's Memorial Clock Tower was officially opened by Sir Charles Rosenthal on Wednesday morning. On arrival at the Town Hall, Sir Charles inspected the guard of honor, comprising members of Gunnedah's detachment of the 33rd Battalion, under Captain Gordon Studdy. He also inspected and chatted with members of a strong body of returned men, and renewed acquaintances with men who had been associated with him overseas during the Great War. Prior to the official opening of the Clock Tower, Sir Charles and Lady Rosenthal were extended a civic reception.
Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 13 August 1937.
Location
| Address: | 152 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah Town Hall, Gunnedah, 2380 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.976662 Long: 150.25155 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Clock |
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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: | F. J. Bishop (Architect-clock tower) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 26th June, 1937 |
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Plaque :
This clock tower has been erected to perpetuate the memory of those citizens of Gunnedah and District who served with His Majesty`s forces during 1914 - 18
E. W. Westerweller Mayor
Plaque :
Municipality of Gunnedah
Memorial Clock Tower completed - 26th June 1937.
E. W. Westerweller. Mayor
P. H. Stanley. Deputy Mayor
Aldermen J. G. Cock. J. G. Ogilvie. E. A. Iceton.
R. B. Bowen. J. Enks. J. McDonnell. E. Griffiths.
A. H. Palmer Town Clerk. F. J. Bishop. Architect. C. H. Grey. Overseer.
Officially opened by Major-General the Hon. Sir Charles Rosenthal K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D., M.L.C., on 11th August 1937
