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Armidale A.I.F. Sportsground First and Second World War Memorial Entrance

Armidale A.I.F. Sportsground First and Second World War Memorial Entrance
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Armidale A.I.F. Sportsground First and Second World War Memorial Entrance
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Armidale A.I.F. Sportsground First and Second World Wars Memorial Entrance, close-up of gates
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Armidale A.I.F. Sportsground First and Second World War Memorial Entrance, dedication plaque
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Archival image: Original stone gates - Armidale A.I.F. Sportsground First and Second World War Memorial Entrance
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Description / Background

These memorial gates are located at the Armidale AIF Sportsground. They consist of two stone walls, positioned either side of the driveway. Hanging from the walls are two metal gates, bearing the dedication. A plaque is attached to the left wall. 

The gates were officially unveiled on 17 December 1966. They replaced the original stone archway (image 4 above), which was built in 1923. This entrance was demolished on 29 April 1962 by an army truck.

Inscription

Left gate

Armidale 1914 - 18 Memorial

Right gate

District 1939 - 45 Entrance

Plaque

In honour of the men and women of Armidale and district who served King and country in the first war 1914–1918

This plaque was unveiled by the President of the Returned Services League Sir William Yeo, C. B. E. on the occasion of the re-dedication of the memorial entrance 17th December 1966.

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Address
Cnr Douglas and Beardy Streets
Armidale NSW 2350
Local Government Area
Armidale Regional Council
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Armidale Regional Council
Year of construction
1966
Dedication date
17 December 1966
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Metal
Sandstone