Mothers and Wives First World War Soldiers Memorial, Woolloomooloo Bay Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial fountain is dedicated to the 'place of farewell' for First World War soldiers; established by their mothers and wives. It is a sandstone wall, with an enclosed trachyte plaque. A drinking fountain is attached to the front of the wall, accompanied by a circular plaque inscribed with a sprig of rosemary. An eternal flame has been added to the top of the wall. The architects for the memorial were H Budden and C Greenwell. The memorial was dedicated by the Governor General of Australia on Anzac Day, 1922. In 1988, it was moved from its original position 30 metres east of the Sydney Fleet Base. It is now located on wharf-side of the Cowper Wharf Road, near the intersection with Wylde Street, heading to the Naval Base. Inscription Wall To commemorate the place of farewell to the soldiers who passed through the gates opposite for the Great War 1914 1919 Erected by the women of NSW under the auspices of the Centre for Soldiers Wives and Mothers Circular plaque NSW Centre for Soldiers Wives and Mothers Plaque This memorial was resited from a position 30 metres east during construction of the Sydney Fleet Base in 1988 Related links Memorial fountain (30 Sep 1921) Historic gates (26 Apr 1922) Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cowper Wharf Road Potts Point NSW 2011 Local Government Area Sydney, City of Setting Roadside Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Fountain/Drinking fountain Recorded by John K Wright Year of construction 1921-1922 Dedication date 25 April 1922 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Metal Other stone Sandstone