Bogan Gate War Memorial

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Location Lachlan & Hutton Streets, Bogan Gate, Parkes - New South Wales, Australia
Type memorial
Description

On a pedestal of rough hewn granite is erected a graceful tower of sandstone the summit converges with artistic curse (sic) to a point and is there surmounted by a sphere and a lightning conductor which has been so arranged as to add to, rather than detract from, the appearance. A four dial electric clock of bronze ornaments, as well as contributes a useful feature to the monument. This clock is controlled from the Commercial Bank opposite, where the battery and also the pilot clock are placed. A fine suspending lamp, having air gas as an illuminant, provided by the Goobang Shire Council, is held in position by a metal arm just above the clock. On the sides of the monument are marble panels on which are engraved the names of local soldiers who enlisted, and a separate list of those who fell in the war.

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Built Not yet discovered
Opened 9 September 1922
Inscription

Roll of Honour
[ Names ]

Left Side Inscription
Liberty

Roll of Honour
[ Names ]

Back Inscription
[ Names ]

Servicewomen
[ Names ]

Died On
Active Service
[ Names ]

Boer War
Servicemen
[ Names ]
Killed in Action or Died of Wounds
[ Names ]

BOGAN GATE WAR MEMORIAL

Residents Of Bogan Gate And District Built This War Memorial To Honour Those Who Fought And Died For Us.
The Monument Was Dedicated On September 9th 1922, By Goobang Shire President, Mr John Whitmill.

During 2002, The Bogan Gate Memorial Hall Committee Commenced A Project To Restore The Monument Clock Which Had Not Worked For Approximately 70 Years.

The Project Was Funded By The Federal Government Commemorative Grant Program, Titled "Their Service Our Heritage" And Local Donations.

This Plaque Was Unveiled By Federal Member For Parkes Mr John Cobb MP, ANZAC Day 2004, To Celebrate Completion Of The Clock Restoration Project.

Right Side Inscription
Bogan Gate
Honour Roll
World War II
1939 - 1945
[ Names ]

Roll of Honour
[ Names ]

Vietnam
[ Names ]

Condition

Good

Names

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ALEXANDER, John

Service number 4131
Private
3rd Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1

BOLES, Basil Joseph

Service number 2563
Private
Railway Supply Detachment
Australian Army (Post WW2)

BERRYMAN, Richard John Oliver

Service number 63812
Gunner
Field Artillery Brigades
AIF WW1

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