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1937 : State Library of South Australia - B-23645
1937 : State Library of South Australia - B-23645

Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson

The gates were erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. The foundation stone was laid in 1923 and the gates were opened in 1924.

The opening of the memorial gates to the Recreation Ground took place on Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of spectators, and the proceedings were impressive. The ceremony was performed by Lieutenant -Colonel Pearce who lost three sons at the war and the Mayor (Mr. J. C. Fitzgerald M.P.) presided. Pirie Soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice, numbered 200. Many of the returned men who were present at the ceremony bore the scars of war.
The Advertiser (Adelaide), 29 April 1924.

Location

Address:Gertrude Street & Memorial Drive, Port Pirie, 5540
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.179899
Long: 138.007843
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:Sunday 25th February, 1923
Front Inscription

In Memoriam

1914 1918

Fallen heroes

[ Names ]

This stone was laid by Lieut. Col. A. A. Pearce. V.D.

25th Feb 1923

Left Side Inscription

Lest We Forget

Right Side Inscription

They gave their lives

Source: MA,RVWM
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