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02-November-2014
02-November-2014

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The hall commemorates those who served in World War One.

The foundation stone for the hall was laid by the Governor , Sir Francis Newdegate on his first official visit to Bruny Island on the 27th November 1919.
The Mercury (Hobart) 24th November 1919.

The opening of the hall took place with a sports meeting and fair on the 27th December 1924. The hall was officially opened by the Warden, Mr Johnston.
The Mercury (Hobart), 30th December 1924

 

Location

Address:4586 Bruny Island Main Road, Lunawanna, 7150
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -43.364523
Long: 147.228179
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Monument Manufacturer:Mr. H. Simonds (builder)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 27th November, 1919
Front Inscription

Lunawanna Memorial Hall

This stone was laid by His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania as a memorial to the men who fought in the Great War. 

Source: MA,SKP
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