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18-July-2011 (Roger Johnson)
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The gardens were originally dedicated to commemorate those who died in servie or were killed in action in World War One. The marble dedication plaque is at the foot of the South African (Boer War) Memorial. The gardens were officially opened on the 11th November 1921 and the memorial tablet was unveiled at this ceremony.
The gardens contain several monuments, erected at different times, to commemorate the sacrifices made in conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
Location
| Address: | East Street, Victoria Square, Narrandera, 2700 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.747163 Long: 146.553206 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Garden |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
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| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 7th October, 1921 |
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Front Inscription
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old ;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,SKP,NRWMPlaque at foot of South African War Memorial :
These gardens were dedicated to the memory of fallen soldiers in the Great War 1914 - 1918.
R. H. Hankinson, Mayor.
Opened by Major H. O. Lethbridge. M.B.E.
7th October 1921
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