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Quirindi C.W.A. Second World War Memorial Building

Quirindi C.W.A. Second World War Memorial Building
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Quirindi C.W.A. Second World War Memorial Building, exterior
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Quirindi C.W.A. Second World War Memorial Building, close-up of dedication plaque
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Quirindi C.W.A. Second World War Memorial Building, close-up of foundation stone
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Description / Background

Residents of the Quirindi district erected this building in honour of those who served in the Second World War. It is a single storey building, of typical 1950s design. It is constructed of red brick and features large timber-framed display windows and a red tile roof.

The building was built to house the local branch of the Country Women's Association (C.W.A.). The association operates throughout Australia and has worked for decades to improve the life of residents in regional areas.

The foundation stone for the building was laid by His Excellency Lieutenant-General Sir John Northcott, Governor of NSW, on 7 June 1956. The building was officially opened later that year on 15 December by Mr Nott, M.L.A., Minister for Lands and Mines and Member for the Liverpool Plains.

Inscription

Exterior sign

Quirindi 

CWA Rooms

Plaque

This building was erected

in honour of

all those who served

in the 2nd World War

1939–45

Foundation stone

This stone was set by

His Excellency the Governor

of New South Wales

Lieut.-General Sir John Northcott

K.C.M.G. K.C.V.O. C.B. 7th June 1956

In lasting memory of those

who served in World War 1939–1945

Plaque

World War II

Memorial Building

Erected by the people of Quirindi and district

in memory of the men and women

who served in the 1939–1945 war

Opened 15th December 1956

by

The Hon. R.B. Nott, M.L.A.

Minister for Lands and Mines

and Member for Liverpool Plains

W. W. Corbould Mayor Quirindi Municipal Council

H. R. Carter President Tamarang Shire Council

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Cnr Pryor Street and Church Avenue
Quirindi NSW 2343
Local Government Area
Liverpool Plains Shire
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Building
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1956
Dedication date
15 December 1956
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Brass
Brick
Bronze
Concrete
Glass
Timber