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South African War Memorial Fountain

South African War Memorial Fountain
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A white marble drinking fountain, now surrounded by a wall to protect it.

Inscription

Front:

This fountain was erected by the people of Willoughbyin memory of those local volunteers who lost their lives in the 'service of the empire'suring the South African War 1899 - 1902

Back:

Trooper C. A. Gilchrist, Died of Enteric Fever, Kimberley, March 13th 1900.

Trooper F. W. Whinfield, Died of Enteric Fever Bloomfontein May 4th 1900

Private F. V. Smith, Killed at Jacobsrust May 7th 1900. 

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Albert Avenue,
Memorial Park,
Chatswood NSW 2067
Local Government Area
Willoughby, City of
Memorial type
Fountain/Drinking fountain
Recorded by
Jane Williamson
Year of construction
1900
Dedication date
01 December 1900
Conflict/s
South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902