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Tamworth War Memorial Clock Tower

Tamworth War Memorial Clock Tower
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Description / Background

The memorial is a large brick tower with a bronze clock at the top. It is decorated with large stylised swords and multiple small metal crosses on each side. It has a plaque and granite tablet set within the brick work on the side facing Bridge Street. There is also a bronze wreath above the plaque.

The site was dedicated on Remembrance Day in1956 and unveiled by Group Captain Waddy on 8 November 1959. It was built by Tamworth West Rotary Club as its first major project.

This site was an early location for Anzac Day Services which are now held at the Anzac Park Memorial Gates in Brisbane Street. 

Inscription

Plaque

Site dedicated by Lt/Col. J.M.L. Macdonald M.B.E. 11/11/1956. Unveiled by GP/Capt. John L. Waddy O.B.E., D.F.C., A.D.C. 8/11/1959.

Tablet

In honour of all who have served Australia in war and especially those who gave their free lives so that freedom should live. 1958.

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Cnr Hercules and In Streets
West Tamworth NSW 2340
Local Government Area
Tamworth Regional Council
Setting
Roadside
Memorial type
Clock/clock tower/sundial
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
11 November 1956
Dedication date
08 November 1959
Conflict/s
All conflicts