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The original gates were erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two. Two plaques are situated on the entrance gates which were opened in 1951. One plaque commemorates the opening of the oval and the other plaque commemorates World War Two.
The gates and pillars were removed and a new entrance was constructed in 2019.
The War Memorial Community Association are to receive great assistance from the Department of Army during the Back to Macclesfield celebrations. On Saturday, November 3rd the army will provide a guard of honour at the opening of the Memorial Gates by the state president of the R.S.L., Mr. T. C. Eastick.
The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA), 25 October 1951.
Location
| Address: | Strathalbyn Road & Walker Street, Macclesfield Sporting Complex, Macclesfield, 5153 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.167591 Long: 138.832331 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gate |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Link: | http://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 3rd November, 1951 |
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Plaque :
Macclesfield War Memorial Community Oval opened by Brig. T. C. Eastick D. S. O., E. D.
3rd November 1951
Plaque :
These entrance walls were kindly donated and constructed by Phil Cotter and Son
2019
1939 - 1945
Lest We Forget
Cosgrave T. B Peters A. H.
Cosgrave D. K. Peterson J. H.
Carlyle H. G. Vogt R. M.
"They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning.
We will remember them."
