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Exeter War Memorial Gates

Exeter War Memorial Gates
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Description / Background

Two sandstone-block gate posts, joined by white iron gates. They were originally dedicated on 12 February 1950, and following restoration were rededicated on 12 February 2000.  The posts have the original dedication plaques attached. A plaque detailing the rededication is located on a nearby bushrock. 

Inscription

Left post

Exeter War Memorial

Right post

To Those Who Served

1914-1918. 1939-1945

Plaque on rock, next to gate

The Exeter War Memorial Gates

were officially opened by

General Sir John Northcott,

KCMG,KCVO,CB,KSt J,

Governor of NSW

on

12 February 1950

After sustaining damage, the gates were removed and for some years

remained in storage. In 1999 a restoration project was undertaken and on

12 February 2000,

the gates were officially reopened by

The Honourable Gordon Samuel AC,

Governor of NSW

and dedicated by

The Right Reverend Reginald J. Piper

Bishop Of Wollongong

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Address
Exeter Park
8 Exeter Way
Exeter NSW 2579
Local Government Area
Wingecarribee Shire
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Ms Jane Williamson and David Roden
Year of construction
1950
Dedication date
12 February 2000
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Sandstone