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Werris Creek War Memorial Pool

Werris Creek War Memorial Pool
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Werris Creek War Memorial Pool, entrance gates
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Werris Creek War Memorial Pool, opening plaque
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Werris Creek War Memorial Pool, dedication plaque
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Werris Creek War Memorial Pool, 20th anniversary plaque
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Werris Creek War Memorial Pool, 50th anniversary plaque
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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

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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