Temora and District War Memorial

The Temora and District War Memorial comprises three tapering black granite columns, set in parkland and flanked by a flagpole. The centre column records the names and service of the men and women who served during the First World War whilst the two smaller, outer columns recognise service during the Second World War as well as subsequent conflicts and peace keeping missions. Each of the columns has a polished granite plaque attached to each of its four faces, on which names are engraved in white. Above the south-facing plaque on the centre monument is a bronze laurel wreath and torch. In front of the three columns is a low granite box which houses a floodlight and is inscribed with a brief history of the memorial. 

The First World War Memorial was built as the result of public subscription between 1921 and 1922 and was originally located in the centre of the intersection of DeBoos and Loftus Streets. The foundation stone was laid by Mr Duncan Sinclair on the 4th August 1921 and the memorial was officially unveiled by Mrs R Harvey on Anzac Day (25 April) 1922. Senator Pearce, Minister for Home Affairs, represented the Prime Minister whilst the dedication was led by Reverend Malcomson, the local Presbyterian Minister. 

This memorial was moved to its present position further down Loftus Street (near the intersection with Aurora Street) in March 1971.

Additions were later made to recognise service during the Second World War as well as later conflicts and peacekeeping missions. These memorials were erected by the Temora RSL Sub-branch and were unveiled by Mr Bert Donaldson and Mr Gerry Mannion on 6 December 1992. They were dedicated by members of the Ministers Fraternal, Father Harding and Reverend Woodlands as well as Envoy Maynard and Flight Lieutenant Harvey of RAAF Base, Wagga Wagga.