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Connolly Park First World War Memorial Gates

Connolly Park First World War Memorial Gates
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Connolly Park First World War Memorial Gates, rear view
Connolly Park First World War Memorial Gates, front view of right-hand side pillar
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Description / Background

These war memorial gates consist of two sandstone pillars, faced with polished stone honour rolls listing First World War veterans. They were dedicated on 23 February 1924 and are located in Connolly Park in Carrington, NSW.

Attached at the bottom of the front face of the right-hand side pillar is a plaque dedicated to Brigadier Sir Frederick Galleghan (also known as 'Black Jack'), who saw service in the First and Second World Wars.

Inscription

Above each gate post

Honour Roll

Plaque

Australia Remembers 1945-1995

F. Gallagher on this panel served in World War I as a Sergeant in the 34th Battalion. Frederick Galleghan is best remembered as 'Black Jack' commanding officer of the 2/30th Battalion and commander of Australian prisoners of war at Changi Prison during World War II Brigadier Sir Frederick Galleghan. DSO. OBE. ISO. ED Died 20th April 1971. Sponsored by Friends of the City of Newcastle Regiment.

Related links
Carrington's memorial gates (26 Feb 1924)
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
M Aberton World War 1 view
J Adams World War 1 view
R Andrews World War 1 view
A Avard World War 1 view
W Bailey World War 1 view
J Balks World War 1 view
W Barrington World War 1 view
F Bartlett World War 1 view
J Bell World War 1 view
E Bertholli World War 1 view

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Address
Connolly Park
Cnr Cowper and Fitzroy Streets
Carrington NSW 2294
Local Government Area
Newcastle, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Robert McLardy
Dedication date
23 February 1924
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Sandstone