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The Memorial Gates commemorate those who served in World War One and World War Two. The gates contain a memorial tablet erected in memory of Frank Rixon who was killed in action during World War Two. 

At a function held on ANZAC Day 1954, the memorial gates at the Duri Memorial Sportsground were opened and the memorial with plaques bearing the names of those who served in the two World Wars and the Korean War. The president of the Duri Progress Association P.J. Page officially opened the gates. The past President of the Tamworth RSL Dr G. Archbold unveiled the honour rolls. 
Northern Daily Leader, 26 April 1954

Location

Address:Werris Creek Road, Sports Ground, Duri, 2344
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.218104
Long: 150.819917
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Monument Type:Gates
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 25th April, 1954
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Front Inscription

D. M. S. G.

1914 - 18  1939 - 45

Left Side Inscription

These gates were officially opened on ANZAC Day 1954, by Mr. P. J. Page.

Initial President of the Duri Progress Association

Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription

In loving memory of Frank Rixon

Killed in Action 7th May 1945

Aged 22 years.

"He is not dead that liveth."

Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,SKP, NRWM
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