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Hinton Public School First World War Memorial Gates

Hinton Public School First World War Memorial Gates
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Hinton Public School First World War Memorial Gates
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Hinton Public School First World War Memorial Gates, close-up of left pillar
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Hinton Public School First World War Memorial Gates, close-up of right pillar
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Description / Background

At the front of Hinton Public School are these memorial gates in honour of those who served in the First World War. They consist of two tapered granite pillars, which are inscribed with an honour roll. At the top of each pillar is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge.

Inscription

Left pillar

[Names]

Erected in 1920 by the Citizens of the Hinton District

Right pillar

[Names]

In honour of those who defended the Empire in the Great European War

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
Sgt W Morrow World War 1 view
S.Sgt A Morrow World War 1 view
Pte J O'Toole World War 1 England 27-10-16 view
Lieut S Paviour World War 1 view
Pte N Peacock World War 1 Pozieres 28-7-16 view
Cpl C Peacock World War 1 view
Sgt H Pearn World War 1 view
Capt A Pearse World War 1 view
Pte E Read World War 1 view
Cpl C Reeves World War 1 view

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Address
Hinton Public School
Cnr Elizabeth and Paterson Streets
Hinton NSW 2321
Local Government Area
Port Stephens Council
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Robert McLardy
Year of construction
1920
Dedication date
25 April 1920
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Granite