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Mitchell Park Memorial Gates, Merewether

Mitchell Park Memorial Gates, Merewether
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Description / Background

The Mitchell Park Memorial Gates in Merewether, NSW, consist of four pillars, joined with ornamental metal gates. The pillars are faced with honour rolls and tablets. The two centre pillars are surmounted by marble busts. A solider is on the left and a sailor is on the right. The dates for the First World War are inscribed at the bottom of the two outer pillars. They are given as 1914 and 1919. 

The memorial is located at the Mitchell Street entrance to the park, directly opposite Robert Street. 

Inscription

Tablet 1

This memorial was unveiled by Brig. Gen J. Paton C.B. C.M.G. V.D. on the 12th March 1921. Ald R. Wells Esq President, W. R. Adamson Esq Secretary, Ald J. Campbell Esq Treasurer, G.F. Turner Esq Architect.

Tablet 2

Erected by the citizens of Merewether, in commemoration of the services and sacrifices of the men who fought and fell in the world's greatest war. War declared 4th August 1914. Armistice signed 11th November 1918 Peace declared 28th June 1919.

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
Pte H Abell World War 1 view
Pte G Adamthwaite World War 1 view
A.Mec M Adderly World War 1 view
Pte F Alberts World War 1 view
Pte A Alder World War 1 view
Pte R Alder World War 1 view
Pte J Allanson World War 1 view
Pte T L Allanson World War 1 view
Pte T H Allanson World War 1 view
Sgt W H Allwood World War 1 view

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Address
Cnr Robert and Mitchell Streets
Merewether NSW 2291
Local Government Area
Newcastle, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Robert McLardy
Year of construction
1921
Dedication date
12 March 1921
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18