Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand is a pink and red structure, with a red tin roof. It was unveiled on Anzac Day, 25 April 1922. Attached to the base of the bandstand is an honour roll of those who served in the First World War. The sides of the bandstand contain seven decorative metal panels, which are positioned between the columns that support the roof. They are titled: Gallipoli Landing, Loyalty Parade, Children Playing, Picnics in the Park, Street Parades, Fairfield Red Cross and Soldiers Marching. Each panel is accompanied by a bronze plaque that tells its story. The panels were installed at a later date. Notes on veterans' names: All status codes have been taken from information provided by the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour and records in the National Archives of Australia. Inscription White marble tablet Erected to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War of 1914-1918. Plaque Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand This bandstand was erected in the park in 1919 in honour of the soldiers who died in the First World War. The bandstand was built at a cost of 350 Australian pounds and dedicated on Anzac day 1919. A marble plaque on the northern side bears the names of the 22 local men who died in the war. In 2001, as a result of representations from the local member for Cabramatta Ms Reba Meagher, and in consultation with members of the Cabra-Vale Diggers' Club, Fairfield Heritage Committee and local community groups, Fairfield City Council commissioned the decorative metal panels around the bandstand. The panels depict those people from the district who fought in the war and supported the war effort at home, and were were designed and manufactured by artists Philippa Johnson and Henry K. Topolnicki of Art.Is.An Option. Plaque 14th August 2005 60 years since the victory in the Pacific and the end of World War II 1945. This plaque is dedicated to the memory of all the men and women who gave up their youth to serve their country in the battles against the invaders of the Pacific and other areas during World War II. The war that ended 60 years ago on 15th August 1945. May their sacrifices be remembered forever by those who today enjoy the freedom provided by their efforts. Related memorials Cabra-vale Memorial Park Medium Mortar Related links Cabra-Vale (3 May 1922) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more R ARCHIBALD World War 1 view R J ASH World War 1 view W ATKINS World War 1 view P E BERGMAN World War 1 view A BONNING World War 1 view G BRENNAN World War 1 view E BUCKLAND World War 1 view F H EVANS World War 1 view C M GARRETT World War 1 view C HAMBLING World War 1 view Pagination 1 2 3 Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cabravale Park 151 Railway Parade Cabramatta NSW 2166 Local Government Area Fairfield, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Rotunda/bandstand Recorded by Jane Williamson. Peter Levarre-Waters. Year of construction 1919 Dedication date 25 April 1922 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Concrete Metal