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28-February-2019
28-February-2019

Photographs supplied by Peter F Williams

The pool was constructed to commemorate those from Helensburgh and district who died in service or were killed in action during World War Two. 

Location

Address:Walker Street, Helensburgh, 2508
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.189811
Long: 150.981075
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 6th December, 1969
Front Inscription

HELENSBURGH MEMORIAL POOL

Plaque:

City Of Greater Wollongong
Helensburgh War Memorial Pool
This Pool Is Dedicated To The Memory Of
Those Citizens Of Helensburgh And District
Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice In World War 2.

The Council Was Assisted In This Project
By Helensburgh Pool Committee And
Helensburgh Workers Club,
State Government, Joint Coal Board,
And Australian Iron & Steel Pty. Ltd.

Officially Opened On 6th December, 1969
By His Worship The Mayor

Alderman E. J. Ford

Ward 1 Alderman
N. L. Bartlem              
E. J. Ford                    
M. R. Hargrave

 H. Tolhurst  Town Clerk 

Source: MA,SKP
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