Lismore South African War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Lismore South African War Memorial commemorates those from Lismore and District who served in the South African (Boer) War. The monument stands 20 feet high. It consists of a life-sized figure of a NSW Lancer in khaki uniform, made of hammered copper. It is mounted on a pillar of marble with a freestone base above the pedestal. Marble plaques are attached to the sides. The monument was designed by architect F. J. Board and sculptor M. Jones. It is located near the Lismore Memorial Baths. On 2 October 1902, the Brisbane Courier described the unveiling of the "district patriotic memorial." That day, the mayor revealed "over 200 men for the Richmond River took part in the South African War, many of whom went with the Queensland contingents." The monument was once located at the corner of Woodlark and Keen Streets. At the meeting of the Lismore Municipal Council in January 1927, Alderman Stratford raised the possibility of moving the monument. No action was taken at the time, and it was not until March 1937 that Mayor Alderman S. J. Hosie reported the monument, now in a state of disrepair, was dismantled and removed from its position. It was placed in its new position in Memorial Park on 20 March the same year. Inscription Front Erected by the people of the Richmond River to commemorate the part taken in the South African War by the citizen soldiers of the district Hostilities began 10th October 1899 Peace proclaimed 2nd June 1902 Gloria Fortibus Side Branches of the service represented at the front 53 N.S.W. Lancers 13 Scottish Rifles 5 Reservists 76 civilians Names of all combatants from the (with particulars of service) district appear on a scroll in the Town Hall. Back Engagements in which our soldiers distinguished themselves Belmont Crasspan Modder River Magersfontein Arundel Relief of Kimberley Paardeberg Driefontein Bloemfontein Doornkop Diamond Hills Barberton Ermelo Side Heroes who gave their lives for the Empire [Names] Plaque M. Jones Sculptor Plaque Wm. Lockett Mayor Octr. 1st 1902. Related links Patriotic memorial at Lismore. The unveiling ceremony. An enthusiastic gatherin… Lismore Council - Fortnightly meeting (27 Jan 1927) Monument is being renovated - Rededication (16 Mar 1937) Soldiers' Bursary Fund - £68 donation (19 Mar 1937) In new position to-day - South African monument (20 Mar 1937) 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 Private D Black South Africa 499 Col Mil Forces Mafeking, Cape Colony view Trooper T B Burgess South Africa 205 Col Mil Forces Pietersberg view Trooper L Fetting South Africa 599 Col Mil Forces Bloemfontein view Private H L N Gaggin South Africa 495 Col Mil Forces Queensland view Trooper J T Goodall South Africa view Corporal H T Jones South Africa 2763 Col Mil Forces Bloemfontein view Private J Matheson South Africa 293 Col Mil Forces Rietfontein view Lance Corporal P J McNamara South Africa 3249 Col Mil Forces Holfontein view Private E C Ogle South Africa 464 Col Mil Forces Bloemfontein view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Lismore Memorial Park Molesworth Street Lismore NSW 2480 Local Government Area Lismore, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Column/pillar Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1902 Dedication date 01 October 1902 Conflict/s South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902 Materials Copper Marble