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Ardlethan Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts and Memorial Hall

Ardlethan Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts and Memorial Hall
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AIF fabric wall hanging inside Ardlethan Soldiers Memorial School of Arts
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Fabric honour roll for the First World War, located inside Ardlethan Soldiers Memorial School of Arts
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Description / Background

The Ardlethan Memorial School of Arts is a substantial brick building. It was built in 1924 in honour of those who served in the First World War. Located inside, are two fabric honour rolls for the war. 

In 1961, a memorial hall was built adjoining the School in honour of those who served in the Second World War. 

Ardlethan is a small town about 68 kms north of Narrandera in the Riverina. The buildings are located in the main street, opposite Lions Park, near the old railway station.

Inscription

School of Arts facade

Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts

A.D. 1924

School of Arts foundation stone

"This stone was laid by the

Hon William Wilson Killen M.H.R. 

on 24th May 1924."

Hall facade

Memorial Hall

1961

Hall plaque

Australia Remembers

This Hall was dedicated

to honour the fallen

and all who served Australia

during World War II

Lest We Forget

Fabric honour roll 1

Appreciation Ardlethan Citizens

1914 Fallen Heroes 1919

[Names]

Presented by Albert Dalglish 1922

Lest we forget

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
46 Ariah Street
Ardlethan NSW 2665
Local Government Area
Coolamon Shire
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Building
Other
Recorded by
David Roden. Peter Levarre-Waters. Karen Wood.
Year of construction
School of Arts 1924 and Hall 1961
Dedication date
24 May 1924
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Brick
Other
Other stone