Christ Church Cathedral War Memorial Mural, Newcastle Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a mural by artist Reinis Zusters, comprising five sections. It hangs on the northern wall of the Christ Church Cathedral in Newcastle, NSW. Accompanying the mural is an explanatory panel, which has been transcribed in the Inscription section below. Attached to the wall to the left of the mural is a bronze dedication plaque. It is framed by the Australian flag and the ensigns of the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force. Inscription Explanatory panel Description of War Memorial Mural by Reinis Zusters Centre Panel (3) Panel 3. Jesus Christ blessing the dead soldier. Left and Right-side panels incorporate the death masks of a man and of a woman who have lost their lives through the war. Panel 1. Tank fragments and parts of machinery are depicted, also a soldier being helped from the battle-field. Panel 2. Soldiers from the Newcastle district, the bell tower of Christ Church Cathedral, and the Newcastle harbour with its steelworks. Panel 4. The Hunter Valley district with the people who supported the war effort. Panel 5. The Australian woman in war. Mother and wife grieving for her lost son and husband. The large black cross throughout the mural is used symbolically and to unify the whole concept and design. Erected with the assistance of the Visual Arts Board. Dedication plaque This memorial was dedicated by Alfred, Tenth Bishop of Newcastle on 11th November, 1982. In memory of all those who served from Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, in World War II, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam and to those who supported them. "Lest We Forget" Related memorials Christ Church Cathedral Warriors' Chapel, Newcastle Captain Clarence Smith Jeffries Memorial Chair 4th Infantry Regiment Memorial Plaque 13th Battalion Memorial Tablet 35th Australian Infantry Battalion Memorial Plaque 13th Battalion A.I.F. Flag Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Christ Church Cathedral 52 Church Street The Hill NSW 2300 Local Government Area Newcastle, City of Setting Building – inside Location status Original location Memorial type Statue/sculpture/artwork Recorded by Robert McLardy, David Roden Year of construction 1982 Dedication date 11 November 1982 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53 Malayan Emergency, 1950–60 Vietnam War, 1962–75