Bourke and District War Memorial and Gates Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Large granite column, surmounted by an orb on a square plate. The column stands on a rectangular stepped pedestal, supported by a square stepped base. It was unveiled on 25 May 1924 in honour of those who served in the First World War. Multiple marble and brass plaques with inscriptions are attached to the pedestal. Flanking the memorial are pillars supporting hollow metal posts topped with lights that illuminate the column. There are also several plinths on either side bearing plaques, including honour rolls, dedicated to the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam. Nearby is a mounted propeller, with a plaque identifying those who served with the Royal Australian Air Force. These additions have been introduced to the memorial precinct over the last 20 years. A set of memorial gates with two brick posts and a metal arch are at the entrance to the park, and lead to the column. Inscription Column Officially opened by Brigadier C.F Cox on the 25th of May 1924 Column - plaque Sacred to the memory of our brave boys who paid the supreme sacrifice in serving their King and Country during the Great War 1914 to 1918. Plinth - plaque The central pillar was erected in dedication to all who served during 1914-1918 war and was unveiled by Brigadier General C.F. Cox 25 May 1924 Gates arch Lest We Forget Related links BOURKE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL. (30 May 1924) Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Bourke Central Park Cnr Oxley and Richard Streets Bourke NSW 2840 Local Government Area Bourke Shire Setting Garden/park Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Column/pillar Gate/lychgate Recorded by Victor Bartley - President Bourke RSL Sub Branch and Stuart Gordon - CEO - NSW Outback Division of General Practice Year of construction 1924 Dedication date 25 May 1924 Conflict/s South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902 First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53 Vietnam War, 1962–75