Scone and District CWA Joyce Bridge Memorial Rooms
Description
A simple iron-roofed cottage, serving originally as a baby health centre and the meeting rooms of the Scone branch of the Country Women's Association (CWA). In 1955, the rooms were dedicated to Sister Ada Joyce Bridge who died in 1942 during the Second World War, after the Fall of Singapore. The dedication plaque is located on the front verandah.
Inscription
In memory of Sister Ada Joyce Bridge who lost her life through enemy action after the fall of Singapore on 16th February 1942.
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflict/s | Fate | Service No. | Service | Unit | Campaign | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sister | Ada Joyce | Bridge | World War 2 | NFX76284 | AANS | view |
Address
1 Surman Street
Scone NSW 2337
Local Government Area
- Upper Hunter Shire
Memorial type
- Building
Recorded by
David RodenEstablished date
circa 12 March 1955Established Date format:
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if (!empty($e_original_date)) {
$changed_date = strtotime($e_original_date);
$new_date = date("d F Y", $changed_date);
print 'Established date
';
print $new_date;
}
else{
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}Conflict/s
- Second World War, 1939–45
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