Blayney War Memorial Gates, Blayney, New South Wales, Australia

Blayney War Memorial Gates

Location	Carrington Park, Church & Osman Streets, Blayney, New South Wales, Australia
Type	memorial_gates
Description	The monument is of four stone pillars and iron gates, was originally unveiled to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. The gates were unveiled during "Back to Blayney" week which was held in the town from January 22nd to January 27th 1926. Blayney yesterday was the scene of an unveiling ceremony, when the town and district's memorial to its soldiers who died for their country in the great war was unveiled. The town was crowded, and many relatives of the soldiers were present. The monument is tribute to the designer and was carried out by McMurtrie and sons, of Orange, the workmanship being perfect, and a credit to this well known firm. Mr. J. McMurtrie,the principal of the firm, was present at the function. Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945), 25 January 1926. Read more...
Built	McMurtrie & Sons (Orange, NSW)
Opened	24 January 1926
Inscription	Left Side Inscription Inner Pillar : 1914 1939 Korea Malaya Outer Pillar : To the memory of those who fell in the Great War [ Names ] Right Side Inscription Inner Pillar : 1919 1945 Vietnam Outer Pillar : [ Names ]
Condition	Good