New South Wales Service Women's Memorial
Description
Monument constructed from Sydney Sandstone featuring bronze relief figures of service women and armed forces badges. An impressive full figure of a young woman, hat in hand, is prominent. A number of separate plaques are incorporated. Dennis Adams Architect.
Inscription
In commemoration of the service of the women of New South Wales who enlisted in Australia's defence forces during World War II 1939 - 1945 Unveiled by His Excellency Rear Admiral Sir David Martin , KCMG, AO Governor of New South Wales and dedicated on 16 February 1990
Address
Jessie Street Gardens
Loftus Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Local Government Area
- Sydney, City of
Memorial type
- Statue/sculpture
- Wall
Recorded by
Mr John K. Wright, State Library of NSW. photograph by Mrs. Amy Taylor AM, Council of Ex-Service Women's Associations (NSW) + Peter Levarre-WatersEstablished date
1990Established Date format:
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1990-02-16Dedication date
16 February 1990 Conflict/s
- Second World War, 1939–45
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