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11-January-2021
11-January-2021

Photographs supplied by Stephen Warren

The Memorial Clubhouse commemorates those who served in World War Two.

Saturday, April 10, was a gala day for Arthurton, the occasion being the unveiling of World War II Memorial and the opening of the two fine dressing rooms on the new Memorial Oval, which also has an attractive arch and entrance gate. Mr M. T. Hynes, chairman of the committee, in a neat speech, outlined the work done and introduced the Hon. C. S. Hincks, who addressed the large crowd gathered for the occasion and then unveiled the Honor Roll and opened the door of the building. The Hon. ColinvRowe, M.L.C. proposed a vote of thanks.

The whole place reflects much credit on the builder and the residents of the district who gave a lot of time to put the Memorial oval in order. A sports program was carried out and an enjoyable time was spent. Two basketball matches were played and afternoon tea was served. Skittles, cool drinks, produce and other stalls did good business and a good sum of money was realized. Messrs Leighton Bros., of Moonta, caused a lot of amusement with their fancy costumes and tandem bicycle.
Kadina and Wallaroo Times (SA ), 15 April 1954.

Location

Address:North Terrace, Memorial Oval, Arthurton, 5572
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.255876
Long: 137.754388
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
Link:http://www.vwma.org.au/

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 10th April, 1954
Front Inscription

WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
            1939 - 45

Source: MA,RVWM
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