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Turramurra Memorial Park and Gates

Turramurra Memorial Park and Gates
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Turramurra Memorial Park, entrance gates
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Description / Background

Turramurra Memorial Park is a well-maintained community sports facility, featuring an oval, tennis courts, and a playground. At its entrance on the corner of Eastern and Karuah Roads, stands a set of memorial gates, which were erected in honour of those who served in the First World War. 

The gates consist of two sandstone block pillars, flanked by two low walls that are also made of sandstone blocks. Two decorative metal gates are suspended from the pillars, and the whole structure is topped by a metal arch. Attached to the front face of both pillars are bronze honour roll panels, inscribed with the names of more than 130 veterans. The gates are accessed by a short flight of brick stairs. 

The official opening ceremony took place on 1 April 1928, with the unveiling being performed by Sir Dudley de Chair, Governor of NSW. 

Inscription

Arch

Turramurra Memorial Park

Left pillar

1914 

[Names]

* Gave their lives

Right pillar

1918

[Names]

* Gave their lives

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
J T Whipp World War 1 view
A T Wood World War 1 13974 view
J Wooderson World War 1 view
C A Woods World War 1 view
J W Wright World War 1 view

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Address
Eastern Road
Turramurra NSW 2074
Local Government Area
Ku-ring-gai Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Garden/park
Gate/lychgate
Recorded by
Ku-Ring-Gai Council. David Roden. Peter Levarre-Waters.
Year of construction
1926
Dedication date
01 April 1928
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Bronze
Metal
Sandstone