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The plaque commemorates those from Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes who served in World War Two and lists the names of the fallen. The plaque is located on a plinth in a semi-circular garden which was designed by Mr. Cobden Parkes, Government architect and the son of Sir Henry Parkes.
BURNSIDE HOMES. Today at 3 p.m. the Governor, Lieutenant General Northcott, will unveil a roll of honour for old boys of the Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes, Parramatta, who were killed in the last war.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 7 June 1947.
Note: Burnside Presbyterian Orphan Homes, on Pennant Hills Road at North Parramatta, were children's homes founded in 1911 by philanthropist Sir James Burns. Burnside pioneered cottage care in Australia and was a functioning village, with 14 cottages, all grand in scale, its own farm, hospital and school, and a gymnasium and swimming pool. In 1955 Burnside changed its name to Burnside Presbyterian Homes for Children, as the word 'orphan' was stigmatising and misleading.
Location
| Address: | 2 Masons Drive, Burnside School, North Parramatta, 2151 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.793333 Long: 151.018056 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 7th June, 1947 |
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OUR TRIBUTE TO THE FORMER GIRLS AND
BOYS OF BURNSIDE WHO SERVED THEIR
KING AND COUNTRY DURING WORLD WAR II.
THE FOLLOWING GAVE THEIR LIVES
(NAMES)
