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Ariah Park War Memorial

Ariah Park War Memorial
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Ariah Park War Memorial, front view
Ariah Park War Memorial, front view
Ariah Park War Memorial, back view
Ariah Park War Memorial, back view
Ariah Park War Memorial, close-up of names on pillar
Ariah Park War Memorial, close-up of names on pillar
Ariah Park War Memorial, close-up of names
Ariah Park War Memorial, close-up of names
Ariah Park War Memorial, close-up of names
Ariah Park War Memorial, close-up of names
Ariah Park War Memorial, names of centres of engagement
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Description / Background

The Ariah Park War Memorial is a freestone pillar, surmounted by a white marble statue of a First World War Australian infantryman. Attached to the sides of the pillar are white marble tablets, inscribed with an honour roll for the Great War. There are also two tablets listing the names of places in which Australians served, such as Bullecourt and Gallipoli. 

The memorial was unveiled on 15 October 1919, by Chaplain William McKenzie. At the time, there were 139 names on the pillar. Honour roll tablets for the Second World War and Vietnam have been added to the base of the memorial at a later date, bringing the number of names listed to around 290. 

The memorial stands on a three-step platform and is surrounded by a low fence, consisting of 12 posts joined by chain. A flagpole also stands on the north side of the memorial. 

The stairs of the platform were cleaned and repaired in 2022. The works were supported by a Community War Memorials Fund grant from the NSW Government. 

Inscription

Front - tablet 1

This monument was erected by the citizens of Ariah Park and district to commemorate the names of her sons who left here to fight in the cause of liberty and justice in the Great War 1914–1919

"Lest we forget"

Front - tablet 2

Unveiled by Lieutenant-Colonel Chaplain William McKenzie M.C. "Fighting Mac." on 15th October 1919.

Front - tablet 3

Women 1939–1945

[Names]

Vietnam 1962–1973

[Names]

Left side - tablet 1

[First World War names]

Left side - tablet 2

Bapaume, Bullecourt, Fleurbraix, Hill 60, Messines, Peronne, Pozieres, Passchendale, Polygon Wood, Somme, St Quentin, Ypres, Villiers-Brettoneaux, North Sea

Left side - tablet 3

World War II 1939–1945

[Names]

Right side - tablet 1

[First World War names]

Right side - tablet 2

Second World War 1939–1945

To the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice and in honour of the men and women of Ariah Park and district who served in the cause of freedom and justice. 

Right side - tablet 3

World War II 1939–1945

[Names]

Back - tablet 1

[First World War names]

Back - tablet 2

Gallipoli, Lone Pine, Ammon, Damascus, El Arish, El Salt, Esdraelon, Gaza, Jericho, Jerusalem, Machdaba, Rafa, Romani, Sollum, Indian Ocean

Back - tablet 3

World War II 1939–1945

[Names]

Related links
Soldiers memorial at Ariah Park (7 Oct 1919)
Ariah Park (21 Oct 1919)
Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
S Hill World War 1 view
J Hollis World War 2 view
Pte G Horan World War 1 424 AIF Gallipoli, Turkey view
M J Humphrys World War 2 view
M T Humphrys World War 2 view
T Irwin World War 1 view
E G Johnstone World War 2 view
A R Johnstone World War 2 view
J J Jones World War 1 view
V G Judd World War 2 view

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Address
Cnr Coolamon and Pitt Streets
Ariah Park NSW 2665
Local Government Area
Temora Shire
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Temora Shire Council. Peter Levarre-Waters. Sarah Levarre-Waters.
Year of construction
1919
Dedication date
15 October 1919
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Marble
Other stone