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Perth Modern School War MemorialPrint Page 
The memorial surmounted by the school crest in bronze, a Sphinx, and bearing at its base a sundial stands in the grounds of the Perth Modern School as a memorial to old boys of the school who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. It was erected by funds subscibed by students and ex-students of the school.
This afternoon a war memorial will be unveiled at the Perth Modern School. The cenotaph is constructed of granite from the Mahogany Creek Quarries, and Mr. C. W. Arnott was responsible for the preparation of the granite and its erection. The bronze sphinx and wreaths were executed by Mr. Marriott, of Melbourne The enlistment board is made from local timbers, the exterior framework and carving being of jarrah, while the panels, bearing the 148 names are of swamp banksia. Messrs. Sandover and Co. were responsible for the making of the board, while the carving was done by Mr. Madeley. Both the cenotaph and the enlistment board were designed by the committee's hon. architect. Mr. W. B. Hardwick, F.R.V.I.A. The ceremony will be performed by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Sir Robert McMillan, at 3.15 pm.
Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 22 October 1922.
Location
| Address: | Roberts Road, Perth Modern School , Subiaco, 6008 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.944751 Long: 115.838081 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: | W. B. Hardwick (architect) Mr Marriott (sphinx) |
| Monument Manufacturer: | C. W. Arnott |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 22nd October, 1922 |
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OLD BOYS OF THE SCHOOL WHO FELL
IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918
(Names)
FOR
KING AND EMPIRE
THEIR NAMES GRAVEN
IN MEMORIAL COLUMNS
ARE A SONG HEARD
IN THE FUTURE
