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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand

Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - fence panel
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - fence panel
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - fence panel
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - fence panel
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - fence panel
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - fence panel
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - fence panel
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - plaque
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - plaque
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - plaque
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - plaque
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - plaque
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - plaque
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Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand - plaque
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Description / Background

The Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand is a pink and red structure, with a red tin roof. It was unveiled on Anzac Day, 25 April 1922. Attached to the base of the bandstand is an honour roll of those who served in the First World War.

The sides of the bandstand contain seven decorative metal panels, which are positioned between the columns that support the roof. They are titled: Gallipoli Landing, Loyalty Parade, Children Playing, Picnics in the Park, Street Parades, Fairfield Red Cross and Soldiers Marching. Each panel is accompanied by a bronze plaque that tells its story. The panels were installed at a later date. 

Notes on veterans' names: All status codes have been taken from information provided by the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour and records in the National Archives of Australia.

Inscription

White marble tablet

Erected to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War of 1914-1918.

Plaque

Cabra-Vale Park Memorial Bandstand

This bandstand was erected in the park in 1919 in honour of the soldiers who died in the First World War. The bandstand was built at a cost of 350 Australian pounds and dedicated on Anzac day 1919. A marble plaque on the northern side bears the names of the 22 local men who died in the war.

In 2001, as a result of representations from the local member for Cabramatta Ms Reba Meagher, and in consultation with members of the Cabra-Vale Diggers' Club, Fairfield Heritage Committee and local community groups, Fairfield City Council commissioned the decorative metal panels around the bandstand. The panels depict those people from the district who fought in the war and supported the war effort at home, and were were designed and manufactured by artists Philippa Johnson and Henry K. Topolnicki of Art.Is.An Option.

Plaque

14th August 2005

60 years since the victory in the Pacific and the end of World War II 1945.

This plaque is dedicated to the memory of all the men and women who gave up their youth to serve their country in the battles against the invaders of the Pacific and other areas during World War II. The war that ended 60 years ago on 15th August 1945. May their sacrifices be remembered forever by those who today enjoy the freedom provided by their efforts.

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
J D WAKELEY World War 1 view
W S WAKELEY World War 1 view

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Address
Cabravale Park
151 Railway Parade
Cabramatta NSW 2166
Local Government Area
Fairfield, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Rotunda/bandstand
Recorded by
Jane Williamson. Peter Levarre-Waters.
Year of construction
1919
Dedication date
25 April 1922
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Concrete
Metal