Campsie ANZAC Mall and War Memorial Clock Tower

Details

Location ANZAC Mall, Beamish Street, Campsie, Canterbury - New South Wales, Australia
Type clock_tower
Description

Pedestrian mall with clock tower memorial, complete with dedicatory plaques and remembrance gardens. A flag pole with sandstone wall and plaque is situated at the other end of the mall. Various plaques and some fine mosaic work feature throughout the complex.

Built Not yet discovered
Opened 23 May 1932
Inscription

This Memorial honours those who served in the Armed Forces during World Wars 1914-1918 1939-1945

Erected by the women of the Strong Post & remodelled by public subscription 1951

The foundation stone was laid by Stanley E. Parry, Mayor 28th May 1932 Mayor Ald. H. R. Thorncroft, Town Clerk S. H. Lofts Canterbury City Council

This plaque commemorates the official opening of ANZAC Mall

A project funded by the Commonwealth Government under the Local Government Works Program Unveiled

By his Worship The Mayor of the City of Canterbury Clr. John Gorrie on 17th June 1995

[List of Councillors by Ward]

In memory of Corporal Albert Edward (Ted) Matthews Service No. 180 The Last ANZAC Passed away 9 December, 1997 at age 101

Plaque provided by Canterbury City Council. Unveiled by Mayor Kayee Griffin on 25th April 1998 Biographical notes, Order of Service (Funeral), and tributes to Cpl. A. E. Matthews Canterbury City Council This Commemorative Pathway and extended Rose Garden was constructed by Canterbury City Council to honour all Australian Service Personnel on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Remembrance Day and was dedicated by The Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr. Kayee Griffin on 8 November 1998 Kayee Griffin Mayor Jim Montague General Manager

Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 In memory of our departed comrades who served in World War II Lest We Forget

Condition

Good

Names

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MATTHEWS, Albert Edward

Service number N53548
Sergeant
Born 11 Nov 1896

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