S.C.E.G.S 1914-1918 War Memorial Playing Fields Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Spacious playing fields forming part of one of Sydney's most prestigious boy's schools, Sydney Church of England Grammar School (S.C.E.G.S.). The grounds were opened in 1919 as a memorial to the 880 Old Boys who served and the 122 who died in the Great War. In 2008, major additions were made to the ground in the form of a grandstand known as The Hawker Stand, viewing embankment and associated grounds beautification. Part of these included a First World War roll of honour and the erection of three large, grey granite slabs on which the names of Old Boys and staff who served in wars and conflicts since the Boer War are engraved. Inscription Unveiling stone S.C.E.G.S. Memorial Cricket Ground. Opened 27th September 1919 by Sir Thomas Dibbs. Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cnr Sailors Bay and Alpha Roads Northbridge NSW 2063 Local Government Area Willoughby, City of Setting Roadside Memorial type Sports ground Recorded by Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch) and Ms Jane Williamson Year of construction 1919 Dedication date 27 September 1919 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18