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Tall, white marble, chip coated concrete pillar with 'Lest we forget' on both sides. Next to this is a low marble sheet covered wall with memorial plaques. The whole stands atop three concrete platforms. Behind and to each side are lamp poles, and to the left hand side is a single flagpole. It is positioned just off the road in a park. The memorial was rededicated 21 April 1996.
Plaque 1:
Dedicated to the fallen. Unveiled by Major General Cullen DSO., ED 25th February, 1962.
Plaque 2:
This plaque is a memorial to Australians who paid the supreme sacrifice during the wars. World War II, Korea, Malaya, Malaysia, Vietnam.
Plaque 3:
Newport Memorial
Restored and sponsored under the new Work Opportunities Scheme and Pittwater Council "Australia Remembers" 1945 – 1995. Re-dedicated 21.4.1996. Donors Pittwater R.S.L. Sub-branch. Pittwater R.S.L. Club Ltd. Pittwater Rotary. L.L. Coppin President Newport R.S.L. Sub-branch.
"Lest We Forget"
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