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27-March-2016
27-March-2016

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The arch commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.

The memorial arch which has been erected at the main entrance to the Unley Soldiers' Memorial Garden of Honour will be unveiled on Sunday afternoon by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Tom Bridges). The erection of the arch is the outcome of the whole-hearted efforts of the Unley Citizens' Ladies' Committee, under the leadership of Mrs. A. E. Morris, the Mayoress, who have raised nearly the whole of the cost of the monument, which they desire shall be called the "Soldiers' Memorial Arch"  or the "Gateway of Remembrance."

The structure, which will cost about £758, is the design of Mr. T. H. Smeaton, and Mr. Peter Laycock has been responsible for building the edifice. The two base stones of the pilasters are of granite, and the rest of the arch and the entablature are in freestone, except the cornice, which is of reinforced concrete. The panels on the pillars are of red granite, and on these are inscribed the names of 362 soldiers who enlisted, from the City of Unley, and who made the supreme sacrifice. The foundation tablets were unveiled on August 3, and bear the names of the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Morris).
The Register (Adelaide), 28 November 1924.

Location

Address:Unley Road & Thomas Street, Memorial Gardens, Unley, 5061
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.951691
Long: 138.607449
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Designer:Mr. T. H. Smeaton
Monument Manufacturer:Mr Peter Laycock

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 3rd August, 1924
Front Inscription

Remembrance

In their sacrifice was our shelter

 

Left Side Inscription

 [ Names ]

This panel was unveiled by the Mayoress of Unley Mrs. A. E. Morriss, on Sunday August 3rd 1924.

Right Side Inscription

[ Names ]

This panel was unveiled by the Mayor of Unley A. E. Morriss, Esq, on Sunday August 3rd 1924.

Source: MA, RVWM
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