Werris Creek War Memorial Pool Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial is a modern swimming complex, which has been developed from 1968 to the present. It is dedicated to all those who served and fell during conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The pool was made possible through the efforts of the NSW State Government, the local council, and the Werris Creek district residents. It was officially opened by Davis Hughes, Minister for Public Works, on Saturday, 5 October 1968. The blessing was performed by Reverends S. Brennan and B.A. Lancaster. The Werris Creek RSL Auxiliary presented a plaque to commemorate the 20th birthday of the pool on 29 October 1988. It was unveiled by Mr Bernie Lyle. The RSL sub-Branch also presented a plaque to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the pool on 6 October 2018, and it was unveiled by Dawn Fraser AC MBE. Inscription Entrance gates The Werris Creek War Memorial Pool Plaque 1 This pool was officially opened by The Hon Davis Hughes M.L.A. Minister for Public Works on Saturday, 5th October, 1968. Plaque 2 These baths were erected in memory of Werris Creek & District Ex-servicemen & women who gave their lives in the service of their country and as a tribute to those returned Lest We Forget Dedicated as a war memorial on 5th October 1968 by Rev. Fr. S. Brennan, P.P. Rev. B.A. Lancester This memorial pool has been made possible through the generosity of the people of Werris Creek and the District. Plaque 3 Presented by The Werris Creek R.S.L. Auxiliary To commemorate the Bicentennial of the 20th birthday of the Memorial Pool Unveiled by Mr. Bernie Lyle 29th October 1988 Plaque 4 Werris Creek War Memorial Swimming Pool this plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the pool opening was unveiled by Dawn Fraser AC MBE on 6th October 2018 Presented by the Werris Creek RSL Sub Branch Related links Werris Creek discusses baths (19 Mar 1946) Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Coronation Avenue Werris Creek NSW 2341 Local Government Area Liverpool Plains Shire Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Swimming pool/swimming centre Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1968 Dedication date 05 October 1968 Conflict/s All conflicts