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1931 : State Library of South Australia - B-60629-102
Photographs supplied by Kent Watson / Roger Johnson
The monument commemorates those who served in World War One. It is a white granite obelisk on a four stepped base.
On Sunday afternoon a large gathering assembled to witness the unveiling of the memorial monument in the Soldiers' Park. Councillor J. B. Makin presided. The Hon. J. G. Bice performed the unveiling ceremony, and delivered an eloquent address. The Rev. H. R. Haworth (Congregationalist), Brother Walter (Anglican), and Messrs. Densley, sen. and jun., also took part in the service. Anthems were rendered by a united choir under the leadership of Mr. A. W. Shannon. The monument is of Angaston marble and of obelisk design.
Chronicle (Adelaide), 30th October 1920.
Location
Address: | Heritage Street, Soldiers Memorial Park , Keith, 5267 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.097791 Long: 140.354474 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
In honor of the brave
1914 - 1919
Left Side Inscription
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Back Inscription
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Right Side Inscription
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Source: MA,RVWM[ Names ]
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