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Mathoura War Memorial Building

Mathoura War Memorial Building
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Mathoura War Memorial Building
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Mathoura War Memorial Building, rose garden
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Mathoura War Memorial Building, honour roll
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Mathoura War Memorial Building, dedication plaque
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Mathoura War Memorial Building, extensions opening plaque
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Mathoura War Memorial Building, field gun
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Mathoura War Memorial Building, signage
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Description / Background

The Mathoura War Memorial Building was established in 1957 in honour of those who fell in the Second World War. The roses planted in the garden were also planted in their memory. An honour roll of names is located nearby. Also on site is a 25 pounder field gun. 

Inscription

Building

Murray Shire Council War Memorial

Plaque 1

In memory of those who lost their lives 1939-1945 erected by residents of Murray Shire 1957.

Plaque 2

Shire of Murray extensions to Mathoura War Memorial Hall 

A joint project of Commonwealth State and Local Government

Home and Community Care Programme

N.S.W. Department of Health

Murray Shire Council

Officially opened by Mr Ted Bock 11 November 1992

[Name] Shire President [Name] Management Committee Chairman [Name] Shire Clerk

Honour roll

These roses are in memory of the fallen from the Murray Shire in the 1939-45 War

[Names]

Donated by Mathoura sub-Branch of R.S.S & A.I.L.A.

Signage

War Memorial Building

[list of services, dates/times]

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
J F Thornber Second World War, 1939–45 view

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Address
19 Lawrence Street
Mathoura NSW 2710
Local Government Area
Murray River Council
Setting
Building – outside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Building
Garden/park
Other
Recorded by
Martin Holmes
Year of construction
1957
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Brick
Granite