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Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial

Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial
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Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial
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Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial, East Timor pillar
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Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial, the Korean War pillar
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Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial, Middle East conflicts pillar
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Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial, National Service, Malayan, and Borneo Emergency pillar
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Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial, Vietnam War pillar
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Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial, WRANS, WRAAC, and WRAAF pillar
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Description / Background

The Quirindi Post-Second World War Memorial consists of a stone Latin cross and seven stone pillars, which are arranged in a semi-circle around the cross. Attached to the cross are four bronze plaques, bearing the emblems of the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, and National Servicemen's Association.

A further eight bronze plaques are attached to the pillars, inscribed with the names of post-Second World conflicts and peacekeeping missions in which Australia has been involved. Also commemorated are the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS), Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC), Women's Royal Australian Air Force (WRAAF), and veterans who served under the National Service scheme. 

Quirindi Liverpool Plains Shire Council received a 'Saluting Their Service Grant' on 5 November 2010, to assist with creating the memorial. It was dedicated in 2011.

The memorial is located in Anzac Square, a public park in the Quirindi town centre. Various commemorative services are held there throughout the year.

Inscription

Plaque 1

East Timor

Plaque 2

The Korean War 

Plaque 3

Middle East conflicts

Plaque 4

National Service

Plaque 5

Malayan and Borneo Emergency 

Plaque 6

Vietnam War

Plaque 7

WRANS

WRAAC

WRAAF

Plaque 8

Peace keeping forces

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Anzac Square
Station Street
Quirindi NSW 2343
Local Government Area
Liverpool Plains Shire
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Cross
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
2011
Conflict/s
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Iraq: the First Gulf War, 1990–91
Afghanistan, 2001–present
Iraq: the Second Gulf War, 2003–09
Peacekeeping, 1947–present
Materials
Bronze
Other stone