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Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital
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Description / Background

The Canowindra Soldiers Memorial Hospital is set on a hill, within parklands. The foundation stone was laid on 26 May 1921. The hospital consists of several buildings from different periods. Within the main entrance foyer are two marble honour rolls from the First World War, unveiled during the opening ceremony for the hospital on 28 June 1922. Nearby are portraits of office bearers and small plaques detailing gifts and services donated to the hospital. Inside the main entrance gates is a well maintained gun.

Inscription

Foundation stone

THIS STONE WAS LAID BY

HIS EXCELLENCY

SIR WALTER EDWARD DAVIDSON K.C.M.G.

GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES

ON 26TH MAY 1921

THE HONOURABLE J.J. GREGORY McGIRR M.L.A.

MINISTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND MOTHERHOOD

Rolls

HONOUR ROLL

THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918

THESE MEN ANSWERED THEIR COUNTRY'S CALL

[Names]

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
G M JONES World War 1 view
Lieut J JONES World War 1 view
R JOYCE World War 1 view
S R JOYCE World War 1 view
V JOYCE World War 1 view
C JOYCE World War 1 view
O KEATE World War 1 view
Jas KELLY World War 1 view
W G KELLY World War 1 view
C KELLY World War 1 view

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Address
Browns Avenue and Hospital Lane
Canowindra NSW 2804
Local Government Area
Cabonne Shire
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Building
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Year of construction
1921-1922
Dedication date
28 June 1922
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Brick
Concrete