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The gates commemorate those who served in World War Two. The plaque on the left side of the gate lists those who served, and on right of the gate those who died in service or were killed in action.
A colourful official opening is planned for the Franklin War Memorial gates on the sportsground. The ceremony will be performed at the athletic carnival on Monday at 1.15 p.m. by the Minister for Agriculture . (Mr. Dwyer). The R.S.L. will be represented by the State President (Mr. L. R. Lucke). The Derwent Scottish and Queenstown Highland Bands will lead a parade of returned men and 40th Batt. "D" Company, C.M.F. in uniform. The parade will start from the 1914-18 monument and proceed to 1939-45 memorial.
The Mercury (Hobart), 21st January 1953.
Note : the “Tasmanian War Memorials Data Base” , compiled by Fred Thornett which is located at the State Library of Tasmania, contains a comprehensive listing of the names on these gates.
Location
| Address: | Huon Highway & Hayes Road, Franklin Oval, Franklin, 7113 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -43.087925 Long: 147.012123 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gates |
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| 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: | Monday 26th January, 1953 |
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1939 - 1945
Erected by townspeople of Franklin District
In grateful remembrance of those who served.
Lest We Forget
1939 - 1945
They gave their lives
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget
