Henley and Grange Memorial OvalPrint Page

The oval was established to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action during World War Two. 

Henley War Memorial Deferred.
A recommendation from the Henley Advancement Association to the Henley Council that a new oval at should be a memorial to servicemen and women who died in the recent war, was deferred last night for further consideration by the committee. 
Advertiser (Adelaide), 5 August 1947.

A sand castle competition and a treasure hunt for prizes given by "The Advertiser" will be features of the carnival on January 24 and 26 in aid of the Henley and Grange Memorial Oval. Festoons of colored lights and bunting will form a canopy over  Main street square and portion of the foreshore. A procession of decorated vehicles and floats will precede the official opening ceremony by the Mayor of Henley and (Mr. A. E. Northey).
Advertiser (Adelaide), 13 January 1948.

Location

Address:	Atkin Street, Henley Beach , 5022
State:	SA
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -34.920501 Long: 138.499591 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Park
Monument Theme:	Conflict
Sub-Theme:	WW2
Actual Event Start Date:	03-September-1939
Actual Event End Date:	15-August-1945

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:	1948

Source: MA