Canowindra War Memorial Arch
Description
This memorial arch consists of four stucco pillars, connected by a wrought iron arch. The arch features the words 'Lest we forget' and the Australian Military Forces emblem. The pillars are joined by matching wrought iron gates. There are multiple white marble tablets attached to the pillars, as well as several bronze plaques.
The gates provide a formal entrance to the Canowindra Memorial Park, opened on 11 November 1947. On 16 June 1948, the Molong Express and Western District Advertiser outlined the extensive works Boree Shire Council had undertaken in the park, prior to the opening. Improvements included constructing the arch. The whole of the materials, including the gates on the arch, were manufactured by council staff. A stonemason from Orange assisted council to inscribe the names on the tablets free of charge.
Also on site is the Canowindra War Memorial.
Inscription
Small plaque
This arch was made and donated by Ray J. Campbell.
Marble tablet 1
In memory of
the pioneers
of Canowindra district
and their sons
who fought
to preserve our
freedom in World War II.
1939–1945.
[Names]
Marble tablet 2
They paid the
supreme sacrifice
[Names]
Marble tablet 3
Erected
by the citizens
& rate payers
of the
Boree Shire 1947
C. McCarron President
G.R. Beattie Shire Clerk
R.J. Mathews Engineer
Bronze plaque 1
[Armed services emblem on each corner]
To honour the veterans who served Australia in Vietnam 1962–1972.
Bronze plaque 2
[Armed services emblem on each corner]
To honour the veterans
who served australia
in
Korea 1950–1953
Malaya 1948–1960
Borneo 1962–1966
Related memorials
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | ADAMS | World War 2 | KIA | view | ||||
| Henry R | AYRTON | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
| James A | BOATSWAIN | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
| Roy A | COLE | World War 2 | KIA | view | ||||
| Anthony Y | COUSINS | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
| George G | CROWTHER | World War 2 | KIA | view | ||||
| Albert H | EDGERTON | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
| Eldrich S | GRANT | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
| Peter M | GRANT | World War 1 | KIA | view | ||||
| Charles A | HARVEY | World War 1 | KIA | view |
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Address
Canowindra Memorial Park
Cnr Gaskill and Blatchford Streets
Canowindra NSW 2804
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Cabonne Shire
Setting
- Garden/park
Location status
Original locationMemorial type
- Arch
Recorded by
Graham Wilson. Peter Levarre-Waters. Canowindra RSL sub-Branch.Year of construction
1947Established Date format:
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- Second World War, 1939–45
- Korean War, 1950–53
- Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
- Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
- Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
- Bronze
- Concrete
- Marble
- Metal