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Waratah Park Memorial Gates

Waratah Park Memorial Gates
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Description / Background

The Waratah Park Memorial Gates consist of four stone pillars, which support metal gates. Attached to the pillars are stone tablets, inscribed with an honour roll of those who fell in the First World War. 

The memorial is located at the northern entrance to Waratah Park, opposite Waratah Rail Station.

Inscription

Left tablet

1914

This memorial was erected by the citizens of Waratah 23rd February 1921 in honour of the men of the Municipality who fell in the Great European War. A. Griffiths Esq J.P., Mayor W.T. Jackson Esq J.P. Secretary Memorial Committee.

Right tablet

1919

War Declared 4th August 1914. Armistice Signed 11th November 1918. Peace Declared 28th June 1919. Waratah enlistments 378.

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
Bert Symington World War 1 view
Harry Taylor World War 1 view
Harold Taylor World War 1 view
Frederick Tickner World War 1 view
Ashleigh R Verdon World War 1 view
Gordon T Ward World War 1 view
William Williams World War 1 view
Herbert J Wilson World War 1 view
Arthur Woodhams World War 1 view
Harold York World War 1 view

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Address
Waratah Park
Cnr Station and Platt Streets
Waratah NSW 2298
Local Government Area
Newcastle, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Robert McLardy. Peter Levarre-Waters.
Year of construction
1920
Dedication date
23 February 1921
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18