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Thirroul War MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates those who served in World War One. The monument which was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1920 was originally a fountain which is no longer functioning.
It is a statue of a World War One Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and complete with rifle, on top of a sandstone pedestal. Marble name plaques, and at base, the Australian "Rising Sun" Military Badge in sandstone.
The figure of the soldier was originally white but became discoloured over the years. When the custodians discovered they couldn`t scrub it clean they decided to paint the uniform in the khaki colour used in the desert during World War One.
Soldiers Memorial Unveiling Location
| Address: | Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Woodward Memorial Park, Thirroul, 2515 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.317422 Long: 150.919056 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 |
| Artist: | Mr Cassingandra (Sydney, NSW) (soldier) |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 25th April, 1920 |
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Erected by public subscription
In honour of fellow citizens who gave their lives and of those who gave their services in the interests of humanity during the Great War
1914 - 1919.
Unveiled by Grannie Riach
25 April 1920
These answered the call
[ Names ]
Navy
[ Names ]
God bless them all
This foundation stone was laid by Mrs. Arnold Higgins on behalf of the citizens
October 18th 1919
These answered the call
[ Names ]
God bless them all
These answered the call
[ Names ]
God bless them all
The fallen heroes
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget
