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Nabiac War Memorial

Nabiac War Memorial
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, view of Face 1
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, side view
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, front view
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, side view with rosemary garden beds, memorial sign and road visible
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, with surroundings, flagpole and road visible
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of a restored marble panel
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, view of memorial sign with memorial in background
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, front of memorial sign
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, back of memorial sign
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, side with 'erected by' plaque
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of 'erected by' plaque
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of First World War honour roll names
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of Second World War honour roll names
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of Second World War honour roll names
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of Second World War honour roll names
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Nabiac Park War Memorial, close-up of Second World War honour roll names
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Description / Background

The memorial is a pillar made of concrete, marble, and stone, surmounted by a large cross. The pillar has two levels, both hexagonal in shape. The top level contains the names of 200 soldiers who served in the First World War, inscribed on five of its six faces. The bottom level contains several plaques, which are inscribed with the names of veterans from the Second World War, the Malayan Emergency, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. These plaques were added in 1988. 

After the First World War, the idea of constructing a memorial to those who served was occasionally discussed; however, funds were always an issue. Due to this, there was no memorial in Nabiac until Mr G. Alec Campbell, the principal of Nabiac Public School, got involved. A public meeting was held on 22 May 1928, where it was decided to build a war memorial and £170 was made available for its construction.

By 9 February 1931, Campbell's design was accepted and the park next to the police station was chosen as the site, where the memorial still stands today. Robert Croker, a veteran of the First World War, was awarded the contract to build the memorial. He made it clear he would only hire other veterans to help him with construction.

The memorial was unveiled on Anzac Day, 25 April 1932 by Mrs Sarah Jane Croker, mother of Robert Croker and two other young men who were killed in action.

In 2018, the local government received a grant to restore the memorial. As part of the restoration, the lead lettering was repaired and a sign detailing the history of the memorial was installed. The memorial is the largest of the 18 war memorials in the Manning Valley.

Inscription

On border around the top level

THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

Top level, face 1

ERECTED TO PERPETUATE THE NAMES OF THE MEN OF THIS WATERSHED WHO SERVED IN THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914–1919. STRONG IN THEIR PRIDE AND FREE.

Bottom level, face 1

LEST WE FORGET

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
T F Abbott World War 2 view
S R Abbott World War 2 view
R Abraham World War 2 view
I Affleck World War 2 view
C Allard World War 1 view
M H Allard World War 2 view
J Allard World War 1 view
C Allen World War 1 view
W Always World War 1 view
M Anderson World War 2 view

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Address
Nabiac Memorial Park
9 Nabiac Street
Nabiac NSW 2312
Local Government Area
Mid-Coast Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Cross
Recorded by
Byron; Nabiac Primary School and Peter Levarre-Waters
Dedication date
25 April 1932
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Concrete
Marble
Other stone