Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

The life size bronze sculpture of an Australian soldier by James White of Sydney deteriorated quickly and was replaced

Sandstone large plinth with bronze figures and plates

In memory of the undermentioned Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers & Men of the West Australian Contingents who were killed in action or died from wounds or disease in the war in South Africa 1899 - 1902

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And in the Great War 1914 - 1918

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Plaque :

This foundation stone was laid by H.R.H. the Duke of Cornwall and York K.G., K.T., K.P., &c., &c. on the occassion of the visit to Australia of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to open the Parliament of the Commonwealth.

22nd July 1901.

Left Side Inscription
Slingersfontein

Major Moor refusing to surrender to the Boer Commander at Slingersfontein

Back Inscription
Dispersing Train Wreckers

Mounted Australians dispersing Boers who have wrecked a train near Bloemfontein

Right Side Inscription
A 4.7 Gun At Ladysmith

The Naval Brigade engaged in working a 4.7 gun behind a bomb-proof shelter

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