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Merewether School of Arts First World War Roll of Honour

Merewether School of Arts First World War Roll of Honour
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Description / Background

The Merewether School of Arts First World War Roll of Honour is a sandstone obelisk, standing on top of a square sandstone pillar. The sides of the pillar feature white marble face plates, inscribed with the names of those who served. 

Renovations to the memorial were completed in March 2007, with the base materials and marble face plates being renewed. The memorial is located at the western end of Rowland Park.

Inscription

Name plaque

Merewether School of Arts Roll of Honour

[Names]

Dedication plaque

Erected in honour of our heroes who answered their country's call and fought in the Great War 1914 - 1918. Unveiled 15th December 1917 by Mrs E.A.M. Merewether.

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Address
Rowland Park
Cnr Glebe Road, Railway Street and National Park Street
Merewether NSW 2291
Local Government Area
Newcastle, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Obelisk
Recorded by
Mr Robert McLardy
Year of construction
1917
Dedication date
15 December 1927
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Marble
Sandstone