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Tenterfield War Memorial Baths

Tenterfield War Memorial Baths
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Description / Background

The Tenterfield War Memorial Baths are "dedicated to all those who served Australia at war".

By December 1951, the existing baths were in poor condition. Action was taken for new baths and The Northern Star, on 10 November 1952, reported the outlined plans for the construction of a modern swimming pool. A sub-committee had been formed at an earlier public meeting and presented a report to a public meeting held that month. The Municipal Council was to be asked to contact the Local Government Department for an official to visit and the sub-committee requested the pool be constructed as a war memorial. 

On 5 December 1952, The Manilla Express reported the Tenterfield Baths Committee hoped to build the pool for £30,000. It was constructed by the Municipal Council, assisted by the committee. On 27 November 1965, the pool was opened by the Hon. Davis Hughes, MLA, Minister for Public Works. 

Inscription

Front façade

WAR

MEMORIAL

BATHS

Left side plaque

TENTERFIELD MEMORIAL BATHS

These memorial baths were erected by

the citizens of Tenterfield and District

and are dedicated to all those

who served Australia at war

"LEST WE FORGET"

Right side plaque

TENTERFIELD MEMORIAL BATHS

These baths were constructed by

THE TENTERFIELD MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,

generously assisted by

the Tenterfield & District War Memorial Baths Committee,

and were officially opened on 27th November, 1965

by the Hon. DAVIS HUGHES, M.L.A.

Minister for Public Works

A.P. Forrest, J.P. Mayor

F.J. Dodd, A.M.I.E. Consultg. Engineer

T.M. Landers, F.I.M.A. F.L.C.A. Town Clerk

C.H. Webster, F.A.I.H.S. Planning & Buildg. Supervisor

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Cnr Rouse and Petrie Streets
Tenterfield NSW 2372
Local Government Area
Tenterfield Shire
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Swimming pool/swimming centre
Recorded by
Graham Wilson OAM
Year of construction
1965
Dedication date
27 November 1965
Conflict/s
All conflicts