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R. B. WhitePrint Page 
26-September-2017
Photographs supplied by Peter Williams
The gates were presented to the school by 5th year 1958 to commemorate a former Principal of the school, R. B. White. The gates were officailly opened in 1960. The gates were restored by the class of 62-67 in 2012.
The gates were built by Harold Smoother whose daughter Bev was also in 5th Year in 1958. The Memorial Oval and Memorial Gates were officially dedicated on June 12, 1960 by the then Dean of Armidale, the Very Reverend M. K. Jones. Mr White’s widow cut the ribbon on the gates and officially opened them.
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The gates were built by Harold Smoother whose daughter Bev was also in 5th Year in 1958. The Memorial Oval and Memorial Gates were officially dedicated on June 12, 1960 by the then Dean of Armidale, the Very Reverend M. K. Jones. Mr White’s widow cut the ribbon on the gates and officially opened them.
Location
| Address: | 182 Butler Street, Armidale High School, Lambs Avenue entrance, Armidale, 2350 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.518275 Long: 151.653941 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gates |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Harold Smoother |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 12th June, 1960 |
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Right Side Inscription
Source: MAPlaque:
R.B.WHITE
MEMORIAL GATES
PRESENTED BY
5th YEAR 1958
Plaque:
Restored By Class 62 - 67
September 2012
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
