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Description / Background

The Kyogle Memorial Pool was first opened to the public in early 1935. The Northern Star (Lismore), 9 February 1935 reported that the first inaugural carnival was to be held on 9 February 1935 with swimmers from Lismore and Casino to compete. 

On 6 December 1975, the Hon. I.J.F. Barraclough, Minster for Culture, Sport and Education Sport officially opened the pool. The Memorial Learners' Pool was officially opened on 6 April 1978 by the NSW Premier, the Hon. N.K. Wran.  Since that time, various alterations have taken place. 

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Kyogle Memorial Pool 

Plaque 1

Kyogle War Memorial Swimming Pool officially opened by the Hon. I.J.F. Barraclough, M.L.A., Minister for Culture, Sport & Education on December, 6th, 1975 A.E.G. Strong Shire President, F.H. Phillips Shire Clerk, J.P.B. Westera Shire Engineer, F.E. Marsh and Co. Pty Ltd. Building Contractor.

Plaque 2

Kyogle Shire Council War Memorial Learners' Pool officially opened by the Hon. N.K. Wran Q.C. M.L.A. Premier of New South Wales on April 6th, 1978. B.W. Rixon Shire President, P.D. Thew Shire Clerk, J.F.B. Westera Shire Engineer, C.J.R. Construction Co. Building Contractor.

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Address
Wyangarie Street
Kyogle NSW 2574
Local Government Area
Kyogle Council
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Swimming pool/swimming centre
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1934
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45