Tamworth Boer War Memorial Fountain

This memorial commemorates men from Tamworth who fought in the South African war of 1899-1902. It is constructed of white Carrara marble, in the form of a monumental drinking fountain. The central column has a carved lion at the top, symbolising British power. It is holding the Australian shield in its right paw. The memorial has four drinking taps, positioned above joined semi-circular basins forming the present base of the structure.

It was originally located at the corner of Brisbane and Marius Streets. In this position, the lion looked down Brisbane Street and the structure rested on a freestone base which incorporated a drinking-basin for horses. In 1929 it was relocated to Railway War Memorial Park opposite the Tamworth Railway Station.

The memorial was unveiled on 27 September 1901 by the Mayor of Tamworth, H. C. Ison, in the presence of around 2,000 people. The NSW Minister for Mines and Agriculture and the local parliamentary member were also present. The unveiling ceremony had been preceded by a military procession consisting of the local troop of Australian Horse, about twenty returned soldiers, the local Volunteer Infantry Corps, the Public School Cadets, and headed by the Federal Band.

Additional Sydney Trains information:

This monument, along with several other war memorials, is located in front of Tamworth Railway Station in Railway War Memorial Park. It lies within the curtilage of heritage-listed train station.