Lismore Second World War Service Women and Homefront Memorial Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The war memorial consists of a plaque attached to the top of a decorative plinth made from polished pink marble. It is dedicated to the women who served in the Second World War and women who supported the war effort at home. Homefront roles included farewell and welcome home functions; preparation of comfort parcels; the land army; assistance to families of servicemen; and many fund raising projects. The memorial was created as part of the 'Australia Remembers' program, which was developed by the Australian Government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war in 1995. The Australia Remembers logo is attached to the front of the plinth, and the emblems of the three service branches, Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force are on the main plaque. Inscription Plaque Erected in the Australia Remembers commemorative year in recognition of the women who served in World War II and women who supported the war effort at home. Unveiled by Jessie Eaton-Lee A.A.N.S. EX-POW Dedicated by Lieutenant Daphne Cox Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Commemorative Park Cnr Molesworth and Market Streets Lismore NSW 2480 Local Government Area Lismore, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1995 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45