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04-October-2017
04-October-2017

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The monument commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. 

T​he foundation stone was laid on ANZAC Day 1924 and the memorial was dedicated and unveiled on the 11th November 1924. 

Inverell's war memorial, erected on the corner of Otho and Evans streets, was dedicated and unveiled on Tuesday last. November 11 — six years after the signing of the Armistice — by Dr. Earle Page, in the presence of a large attendance of citizens. A solemn religious service was conducted and the base of the column was covered with wreaths in memory of the dead soldiers.  The memorial, which is a very handsome structure, cost £1800 and contains the names of 229 soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice. 
Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser (NSW), 
17 November 1924. 

Location

Address:Evans & Lawrence Streets, Inverell, 2360
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -29.773913
Long: 151.116027
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 25th April, 1924
Front Inscription

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Inverell War Memorial

Erected by the people of Inverell and District

In proud and undying memory of those of their number who fell in the Great War, 1914 - 1918.

I, with uncovered head,
Salute the sacred dead
Who went and who returned not - say not `so` 
Virtue treads paths that end not in the grave.
No ban of endless night exiles the brave.

This stone was laid on ANZAC Day 25th April 1924 by Senator Major-Gen. C. F. Cox. C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D.
 

Left Side Inscription
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Back Inscription
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Right Side Inscription
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Source: SKP, NRWM, MA
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