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Hillston Memorial Park and Memorials

Hillston Memorial Park and Memorials
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Description / Background

Memorial park officially opened by the Governor of NSW on 4 May 1949 in honour of those who served in the First and Second World Wars. The park was opened to the public later that year on 22 October. At the entrance to the park are a set of brick and iron memorial gates with marble honour roll tablets, listing names from both wars, unveiled at the same time as the park. Within the park is a granite obelisk for the First World War with a relief carving of the Australian Military Forces badge and a dedication. The obelisk was moved to the park from elsewhere in the town prior to opening. 

Inscription

Obelisk

Erected in honor of the brave men of this district who fought for King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1918

Gate - left tablet 1

Roll of Honour

World War I 1914 - 1918

These Gave Their All

[Names]

Gate - left tablets 2 and 3

Those who served in World War I

from the Hillston District

[Names]

Gate - right tablet

Roll of Honour

World War II 1939 - 1945

These Gave Their All

[Names]

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 Williamson World War 1 view
G E Wilson World War 1 view
P J Winkley World War 2 view
F Woodhall World War 1 view
J Wright World War 1 view

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Address
151A High Street
Hillston NSW 2675
Local Government Area
Carrathool Shire
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Garden/park
Gate/lychgate
Obelisk
Recorded by
Helen Underwood (Library Manager) Carrathool Shire Council Library Servie
Year of construction
1949
Dedication date
04 May 1949
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45