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The Alexander Gates were erected to commemorate Private Alexander William Eagleton who was killed in action in the South African (Boer) War.
DUNGOG, Tuesday. The memorial gates and a tablet in the Clarence Town park, erected to the memory of the late Trooper Alexander Eagleton, who was shot in South Africa, were officially opened yesterday by the Hon W. Bennett, member for the district.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 10 December 1902.
Alexander Eagleton Death 1902Location
| Address: | Queen Street, The Alexander Gates, Reg Ford Oval, Clarence Town, 2321 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.587666 Long: 151.782508 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gates |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-January-1902 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 04-January-1902 |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 8th December, 1902 |
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A.D.
The Alexander Gates
Erected
By The Public
Of Clarence Town
And District
to the memory of
Private ALEXANDER
WILLIAM EAGLETON,
Killed In Battle
At Onverwacht, South Africa
4th Jan 1902
Aged 22 Years.
1902
Africa`s Sun Shines On His Grave,
Africa`s Dews Rest On The Sod,
His Life For Freedom`s Cause He Gave
His Soul Now Rests In Peace With God.
