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War Memorial
Australia

The monument, which stands 35ft. in height, and cost £1445, contains 220 tons of stone, and stands on three granite bases, acting as steps and foundation. It is constructed of Helidon freestone. The second pedestal has four granite columns, in Corinthian order, with capitals and entablature. The whole is surmounted by a Celtic cross in Helidon freestone, while the badge of the A.I.F. in shown in bold relief.

The Honoured Dead

Plaque :

This memorial was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor Sir Matthew Nathan P.C., G.C.M.G.

5th December 1923.

Left Side Inscription
Warwick District war dead

World War II
[ Names ]

Korean War
[ Names ]

Vietnam War
[ Names ]

Back Inscription
The Honoured Dead

Plaque :

"Lest We Forget."

Erected In The Year 1923, A.D.,

To cherish and to perpetuate the memory of the men from Warwick and District who were faithful unto death in the Empire`s victorious struggle for righteousness and freedom.

"In Sacred Sleep They Lie. Say Not That The Brave Die."

Right Side Inscription
[ Names ]

The foundation stone of this memorial was laid on 7th June 1923 By Hon. S M. Bruce

Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Inscription in Proximity
This plaque was laid to commemorate the inclusion of the names to the Cenotaph of the Warwick District war dead from World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam conflict by the Mayor of Warwick Shire Council Councillor Bruce Green

6th July 1996

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