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Quandialla District War Memorial

Quandialla District War Memorial
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Quandialla District War Memorial
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Quandialla District War Memorial, in surrounding garden
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Quandialla District War Memorial, plaques
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Quandialla District War Memorial, plaques
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Quandialla District War Memorial, plaques
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Quandialla District War Memorial, plaques
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Quandialla District War Memorial, plaques
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Description / Background

The Quandialla District War Memorial is a sandstone obelisk, positioned on a rectangular pedestal, standing on a three-step base. Attached to the sides of the pedestal are bronze plaques and emblems, including honour rolls for those who served in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The emblems include the Rising Sun and a laurel wreath. The memorial is accompanied by a flagpole and is surrounded by a low fence consisting of posts joined by metal chain. 

Some difficulties arose in Quandialla in the early 1950s, as the community set out to raise funds for their memorial, the Quandialla Soldiers Memorial Hall and the Quandialla Rolls of Honour. The Forbes Advocate, 22 May 1953, published a letter from local G.L. Trounson, who was concerned about the public's confusion about the erection of the cenotaph and the hall. He promised to donate another 100 pounds provided there was "civic pride and sound administration" of the project, in line with a "town improvement scheme." Matters were eventually resolved and the Forbes Advocate, 14 December 1953, reported progress on the construction of the memorial was being made. 

The obelisk was unveiled on 20 March 1954 by Mr Doug Dickson M.L.A. and dedicated by Reverend F.R. Woodwell. Mr W. Mainwaring, President of the Progress Association, gave the opening address and Mr. E. Mosman, President of the Quandialla branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A., placed a wreath on the cenotaph. The crowd then paused for two minutes silence following the Last Post. The service concluded with an afternoon tea at the Country Women's Association rooms (The Forbes Advocate, 26 March 1954). 

The memorial and hall are used for various commemorative services throughout the year.

Inscription

Plaque 1

Lest We Forget

Plaque 2

Honour

To Ex-Service Personnel From

Quandialla District

World War I 1914-1918

[Names]

** Killed in action * Died on service

Plaque 3-4

Honour

To Ex-Service Personnel From

Quandialla District

World War II 1939-1945

[Names]

** Killed in action * Died on service

Plaque 5

Honour

To Ex-Service Personnel From

Quandialla District

World War II 1939-1945

[Names]

Korean War 1951-1953

[Name]

Vietnam Campaign 1961-1972

[Names]

** Killed in action * Died on service

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
K Reynolds World War 1 view
W J W Richards World War 2 view
E Robinson World War 1 view
R Robinson World War 1 view
D Rostron World War 2 view
R Scott World War 2 view
C J Sellen World War 2 view
C W Sellen World War 2 view
E W Sellen World War 2 view
I E Sellen World War 2 view

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Address
Quandialla Soldiers Memorial Hall
Cnr Second and Margaret Streets
Quandialla NSW 2721
Local Government Area
Weddin Shire
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Obelisk
Recorded by
Graham Wilson. Quandialla Central School. Peter Levarre-Waters.
Year of construction
1954
Dedication date
20 March 1954
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Concrete
Metal
Other stone