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Glen Innes Anzac Park First World War Memorial Gates

Glen Innes Anzac Park First World War Memorial Gates
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Glen Innes Anzac Park First World War Memorial Gates
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Glen Innes Anzac Park First World War Memorial Gates, foundation stone
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Glen Innes Anzac Park First World War Memorial Gates, memorial stone
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Description / Background

This war memorial comprises four large metal gates, two in the centre and one on each side. The gates are supported by four imposing stone pillars. Each pillar bears an honour roll inscribed with those who served in the First World War. Two marble plaques are also attached to the base of the two central pillars. Above the central gates, supported by the central pillars, is a metal cross-bar decorated with two lamps, a metal wreath, and the park's name.

The foundation stone for the memorial was laid by Lieutenant Colonel M F Bruxner D.S.O. on 1 November 1922 and the gates were dedicated on 16 February 1924.

The memorial is situated at the south-western corner of Glen Innes Anzac Park. Various commemorative services are held on site.

Inscription

Central gate - cross bar

Glen Innes & Dist Soldiers Memorial 

Central gate - plaques

Anzac Park

Central pillar - left, plaque

Honour roll

[Names]

Central pillar - left, marble plaque

This foundation stone was laid by Lieut-Col. M.F. Bruxner D.S.O. on 1st Nov. 1922 in everlasting memory of the glorious dead and brave living who enlisted from the Glen Innes District

Central pillar - right, plaque

Honour roll

[Names]

Central pillar - right, marble plaque

This memorial was erected by the Citizens of Glen Innes and District through the efforts of the Girls Patriotic League

Joyse Bloxsome Pres.

Beth Legge Hon. Sec.

Alma Duffy Hon. Treas. 

W.G. Blessing Mayor.

Outer pillar - left, inscription

1914

Outer pillar - left, plaque

Honour roll

[Names]

Outer pillar - right, inscription

1918

Outer pillar - right, plaque

Honour roll

[Names]

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
Gunner A Abbott First World War, 1914–18 1992 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1918 view
Lieutenant Colonel P P Abbott First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private H E Adams First World War, 1914–18 2147 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Sergeant A A Adams First World War, 1914–18 714 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private R W Adams First World War, 1914–18 2 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
C S Airs First World War, 1914–18 view
Sapper B H Alexander First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
A Alexander First World War, 1914–18 view
W J Alexander First World War, 1914–18 view
Private H F Allen First World War, 1914–18 4310 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view

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Address
Anzac Park
Cnr West Avenue and Bourke Street
Glen Innes NSW 2370
Local Government Area
Glen Innes Severn Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1922–1924
Dedication date
16 February 1924
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Concrete
Marble
Metal