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The monument was originally erected to commemorate those from the District who served in World War One. It lists the names of those who died in service or were killed in action.
The names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two were added at a later date as well as an additional plaque commemorating all those who served.
The unveiling of the Soldiers Memorial took place on 11th December 1920 in ideal weather conditions. There were several hundred persons present, including a particularly large contingent from Alma. The Chairman of the District Council of Alma Plains (Mr. E. J. Branson), who presided, stated that the monument was intended to commemorate not only the supreme sacrifice of those who had laid down their lives, but also the services of all the men who had fought for King and country. The cost of the structure had been about £220, and the whole expense had been met.
The assembled schoolchildren sang "Song of Australia." The Hon. D. J. Gordon, M.L.C. (President of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Fathers' Association of Australia) then unveiled the monument. In doing so he paid a glowing tribute to the splendid spirit of devotion and valour which had been manifested by the Australian soldiers.
The Register (Adelaide), 14th December 1920.
Location
| Address: | Dahlmyra Avenue & Gilbert Street, Hamley Bridge, 5558 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.356659 Long: 138.681068 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Link: | http://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 11th December, 1920 |
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Erected by the citizens of Hamley Bridge and surrounding Districts as a tribute to all Australians who enlisted for service in the European War
1914 -1919
From these Districts the following made the supreme sacrifice
[ Names ]
Their name liveth for evermore
This plaque is in memory of all those that answered the call
Lest We Forget
Erected to the memory of those from this District who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
1939 - 1945
[ Names ]
Faithful unto death.
