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Blanchetown War Memorial
Blanchetown War Memorial

Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson

The War Memorial was erected by the residents of Blanchetown and District to commemorate those who served in World War One. It was unveiled by Mrs. S. Lun in 1925.

Blanchetown, April 15.
There was a large gathering at Blanchetown to witness the unveiling of the Blanchetown Memorial Stone. Mrs. Samuel Lunn, who journeyed from Adelaide to unveil the stone, was introduced by the president of the committee, Mr. Fred Hartwig. Among others who spoke were Mr. Cook, M.P. Rev. Hines and Mr. Edgar Lunn. After the ceremony the crowd wended its way to the hall, where a fair was in progress.
Chronicle (Adelaide), 25 April 1925.

 

Location

Address:Egerton & Merivale Streets, RSL Hall, Blanchetown, 5357
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.351922
Long: 139.610769
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:Wednesday 15th April, 1925
Front Inscription

THE GREAT WAR

1914 - 1918

Lest We Forget

    Erected
By The Residents Of
Blanchetown And District

     Killed
  [ Names ]

  Returned
 [ Names ]

Source: MA,RVWM
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