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The monument commemorates those from the district who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. The monument was significantly damaged in the Newcastle eartquake of 1989 and a replacement soldier was added to the monument in 1991.
The ceremony of unveiling the soldiers' monument, erected by the residents of the Junction, will be performed by Captain Carmichael. M.C., at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. T. Wilson will preside, and short addresses will be delivered by Messrs. A. R. Gardiner and A. Edden, Ms.P., the Mayor of Newcastle, and others. Public school chlldren will render patriotic songs, and the Steel Works and Naval Bands will play selections.
"The Last Post" will be sounded in memory of the fallen by Trumpeter King. A special invitation is given by the committee to returned soldiers and the residents of the place are asked to decorate their premises in honour of the occasion.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW),
9 August 1919.
Location
| Address: | Kenrick Street & Glebe Road, The Junction, 2291 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.938658 Long: 151.760406 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: | W. L. Porter (architect) |
| Artist: | Maisey & Tonks (sculptors) |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 9th August, 1919 |
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The Junction Soldiers` Monument
Erected by the residents of The Junction
In honor of the boys who enlisted from this part of the District, and in glorious memory of those who gave up their lives in the Great European War.
1914. - 1919.
Maisey & Tonks Sculptors.
This stone was laid by R. Gibson
Mayor 1919
1914 - 1919
For King & Country
[ Names ]
W. L. Porter Hon. Architect.
R. G. Kilgour Mayor 1918
1914 - 1919
For King & Country
In memory of the boys who died in liberty`s cause.
[ Names ]
H. A. Quinlan
President
W. J. Lyne
Hon. Sec.
[ Names ]
