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Killara Uniting Church Memorial Hall

Killara Uniting Church Memorial Hall
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Description / Background

A substantial brick and tile building, adjacent to Killara Uniting Church, formerly known as Killara Congregational Church. The foundation stone is set at the front of the hall in a small garden and is partly obscured by rosemary bushes. Inside are the Killara Uniting Church Second World War Roll of Honour and the dedicatory plaque. The hall was dedicated on 21 July 1951 and again on 18 October 1952.

Inscription

Foundation stone, exterior

To the glory of God and in grateful remembrance of sacrificial service in the Second World War 1939-1945 this memorial hall is erected 21st July 1951.

Plaque, interior

The foundation stone of this memorial building was laid on 21st July 1951 by The Rt. Hon. R G Menzies CH, KC, MP the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia and the building declared open on 18th Oct 1952 by His Excellency Lieut. General Sir John Northcott, KCMG, CB, MVO, Governor of New South Wales.

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Address
Cnr Karranga Avenue and Arnold Street
Killara NSW 2071
Local Government Area
Ku-ring-gai Council
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Building
Recorded by
David Roden
Year of construction
1951-1952
Dedication date
21 July 1951
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Brick