Australian Red Cross First World War Memorial Rose Garden, Leura Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This memorial rose garden was planted on 11 November 2018 in honour of the Australian women who served with the Red Cross in the First World War. At the front of the garden bed is a small monument with a plaque attached, which is inscribed with the dedication. The garden is directly behind the Lone Pine Avenue and Memorial Gates, Leura and adjacent to the Lone Pine Peace Park and Handshake for Peace Memorial, Leura. Inscription Plaque [Emblem: Australian Red Cross] These Red Cross roses commemorate the women from Australia who served with the Red Cross in World War 1. The Red Cross in Australia was established nine days after the start of World War 1. Their humanitarian efforts continue through to the present day. Twenty seven Red Cross women from the Blue Mountains went to battlefields in World War 1. Three did not return. This garden was established at the centenary of the Armistice 11.11.2018 Related memorials Lone Pine Avenue and Memorial Gates, Leura Lone Pine Peace Park and Handshake for Peace Memorial, Leura Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Lone Pine Peace Park Cnr Malvern Road and Balmoral Street Leura NSW 2780 Local Government Area Blue Mountains, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Garden/park Recorded by NSW War Memorials Register Year of construction 2018 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18