Picton War Memorial Playground
Description
Memorial playground, with sandstone obelisk with brass plaques attached. The obelisk is positioned on a stepped platform. The memorial was established in 1951 and rededicated on 11 November 2006.
Inscription
Platform
Lest We Forget
Plaque 1
In honour of
the men & women who served
Australian time of conflict
during World War II
Lest We Forget
Plaque 2
”Greater love hath no man'
This children's playground is
dedicated to the memory of
our war dead
Tribute from the Picton R.S.L.
'Lest We Forget'
1951
Plaque 3
This memorial was inaugurated
by
Peta Seton MP
& rededicated by
Pastor Peter Burge
with the
generous support of
Albt Schultz MP,
Wollondilly Shire Council &
the local community
in memory of all
who served this country
11-11-06.
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Address
RSL Memorial Park
Argyle Street (Rememberance Drive)
Picton NSW 2571
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Wollondilly Shire
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Other
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-WatersYear of construction
1951Established Date format:
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11 November 2006 Conflict/s
- Second World War, 1939–45
- All conflicts