The Great Synagogue War Memorial Centre
Description
A memorial centre with the dedication in the form of a wooden sign above the doorway, located within the Great Synagogue. There are also commemorative granite plaques outside the entrance to the Admininistration section of the building on Castlereagh Street.
Inscription
Dedication sign
Great Synagogue War Memorial Centre. A tribute to those who served in the cause of freedom 1914-1918. 1939–1945.
Foundation stone
Great Synagogue War Memorial Centre
This stone was set by His Excellency The Govener of New South Wales Lieut-General Sir John Northcott, K.C.M.G, K.C.V.O., CB. 28th Shebat 5715 – 20th February 1955.
Opening stone
Great Synagogue War Memorial Centre. Opened by His Excellency The Governor General of Australia Field Marshal Sir William Slim C.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., D.S.O., M.C. 14th AB 5716 22nd July 1956.
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Address
166 Castlereagh Street,
The Great Synagogue Sydney,
Sydney NSW 2000
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Sydney, City of
Setting
- Building – inside
Memorial type
- Building
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-WatersYear of construction
20 February 1955Established Date format:
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22 July 1956 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18
- Second World War, 1939–45