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The Soldiers Memorial commemorates those who served in World War One.
There was a large assemblage at the Soldiers' Park on Friday the 7th January to witness the laying of the foundation stone of a soldiers memorial. The mayor (Captain D. J. Ritchie), who presided, introduced the Treasurer and Minister of Education (Hon. George Ritchie), who declared the stone well and truly laid. The Minister said he was pleased to participate in the ceremony at his native town. The memorial was unveiled by Mr Thomas Goode on the 12th March 1921.
Chronicle (Adelaide), 15th January 1921, 19th March 1921.
Location
| Address: | Hays Streets & Cutting Road, Goolwa, 5214 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.503499 Long: 138.784398 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: | Arthur Heinicke (Adelaide, SA) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 7th January, 1921 |
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Goolwa Soldiers Memorial.
Erected in honor of those who served their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918
"The Fallen"
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This stone was laid by Hon. Geo. Ritchie M. P.
January 7. 1921.
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