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This war memorial contains several elements. The focal point is a semi-circular grouping of four black stone pillars, with the insignias of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force, and Merchant Navy attached.
The pillars sit on a teardrop-shaped base, which is a Maori symbol for 'Rebirth'. They are surrounded by a semi-circular wall with plaques listing the names and dates of all conflicts and peacekeeping missions in which Australia has been involved. To the left of the wall is a large bushrock with a plaque bearing a dedication from the RSL.
The memorial was dedicated on 1 November 2014. It is located at the western end of River Street, on the southern bank of the Nambucca River overlooking the river and Macksville bridge.
Lest we forget
Malaya/Borneo
1950–1960
Indonesian
Confrontation
1963–1966
Vietnam
1962–1975
Korea
1950–1953
World War 1
1914–1918
World War 2
1939–1945
Iraq
1990–1991
2003–2009
Afghanistan
2001–2014
Peace-Keeping
1917 to Present
Boer War
1899–1902
Rhonda Hoban
Mayor - Nambucca Shire Council
Barry McDonald
President - Macksville
Sub/Branch
RSL of Australia
[RSL Australia logo]
Returned & Services League of Australia
Macksville Sub/Branch
This war memorial was dedicated
on Saturday 1st November 2014
On the centenary of the departure of the first A.I.F.
To World War One.
This memorial is dedicated to
sacrifice and suffering,
loyalty and honour,
to all who served their country
"We will remember them"