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Berala Public School Anzac Memorial

Berala Public School Anzac Memorial
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Berala Public School Anzac Memorial, close-up of plaque
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Berala Public School Anzac Memorial, a man and a student unveil the plaque
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Berala Public School Anzac Memorial, a group of veterans stand with the plaque
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Berala Public School Anzac Memorial, a group of students and two veterans stand with the plaque
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Description / Background

This memorial is a large bronze plaque, bearing a dedication to all those from the Berala community who have served in the Australian Defence Forces. 

The plaque was made by Cunneen Signs of Holroyd, NSW and the inscription was composed by Auburn sub-Branch Secretary Ken Triggs and sub-Branch member Ron Inglis.

The memorial was unveiled on 29 April 2011. The ceremony was to be performed by Auburn RSL sub-Branch Treasurer Des Webb, brother of Bryce Webb who was a Berala Public School captain in 1934. Bryce was killed in action when his bomber crashed during operations over Europe in the Second World War. As Des was not well on the day, the unveiling was done by his nephew James Webb and his daughter, a Year 6 student at the school.

After the unveiling, the plaque was attached to an exterior brick wall within the school's grounds. Access to the memorial is by appointment/tour.

Inscription

[Badges, Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Merchant Navy]

ANZAC MEMORIAL

Berala Public School honours the members of the Berala community

who have served in the Australian Defence Forces during war and

peace and especially those who made the supreme sacrifice.

We acknowledge those veterans who survived and

helped build the Australia we all enjoy today.

LEST WE FORGET

Unveiled by Des Webb, ex-pupil of this school

and ex-RAAF Second World War.

April 29 2011

Auburn sub-Branch Returned and Services League of Australia

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Address
Berala Public School
216 Harrow Road
Auburn NSW 2144
Local Government Area
Cumberland Council
Setting
Building – outside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Ron Inglis
Year of construction
2011
Dedication date
29 April 2011
Conflict/s
Peacekeeping, 1947–present
All conflicts
Materials
Bronze