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Gulgong Memorial Hall

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Description / Background

Gulgong Memorial Hall was built alongside Anzac Park in Gulgong as a memorial to those who served in the First and Second World Wars. The hall is constructed of brick with an open veranda on the eastern side. Several plaques are attached to a wall on the veranda, including a brass plaque containing the names of 16 servicemen from the district who gave their lives during the Second World War. 

By mid-February 1945 the Gulgong sub-Branch of the RSSAILA was considering construction of a memorial hall, with the purchase of a block of land in the centre of town (Mudgee and North-Western Representative, 15 February 1945). The building fund held about £600 at that time, and by March 1948 the RSL reported funds totalling £2,039 had been raised (Mudgee and North-Western Representative, 18 March 1948).

Five years later in August 1953, plans and specifications for a hall including a supper room, stage, kitchen, dressing rooms and toilet were provided to the Gulgong Memorial Hall Committee. The Committee took action to secure a loan to assist with the increased costs of building the new hall, and by the end of the year a loan of £7,500 was accepted (Mudgee and North-Western Representative, 17 December 1953).   

In May 1954 tenders were sought for the construction of the hall, and by June Mr R Harris was announced as being the successful applicant (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, 24 June 1954). Building work commenced and the foundation stone for the new memorial hall was laid on October 4, 1954, by Brigadier M A Fergusson (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, 21 Oct 1954).

The Memorial Hall was opened on 25 March 1955 by the NSW Governor, Lieutenant General Sir John Northcott, followed by an Opening Ball. 

Inscription

Plaque 1

The people of Gulgong erected 
this Memorial Hall 
in grateful tribute 
to the members of the Armed 
and Serving Forces who strove 
unselfishly defending this 
country to ensure our freedom

1954 

Plaque 2

This foundation stone was set by 
Brigadier M.A. Fergusson D.S.O.M.C. Ed. 
4th October, 1954

Plaque 3

In memory of those who gave 
their lives during the Second 
World War to ensure our freedom 

[Names]

The price of liberty is eternal vigilance 
Lest We Forget

Plaque 4

This Memorial Hall was opened by 
His Excellency The Governor Of New South Wales 
Lieutenant General Sir John Northcott 
K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O, C.B. 
on 25th March 1955

Plaque 5

Gulgong Memorial Hall
50th Anniversary

Commemorating the efforts of the Gulgong 
community, whose volunteers, donor, 
committee members and contractors 
funded and built this hall

Thanks from all in Gulgong, October 2005

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
Flight Sergeant R Laing Second World War, 1939–45 420964 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Corporal T Lee Second World War, 1939–45 NX48318 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private G Lyons Second World War, 1939–45 NX200574 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Leading Aircraftman S Norris Second World War, 1939–45 433945 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Private J Stitt Second World War, 1939–45 NX25910 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private E Wade Second World War, 1939–45 NX98825 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view

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Address
Gulgong Memorial Hall
112 Herbert Street
Gulgong NSW 2582
Local Government Area
Mid-Western Regional
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Building
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1954-1955
Dedication date
25 March 1955
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
All conflicts
Materials
Brass
Brick
Glass
Other