Quirindi C.W.A. Second World War Memorial Building Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Residents of the Quirindi district erected this building in honour of those who served in the Second World War. It is a single storey building, of typical 1950s design. It is constructed of red brick and features large timber-framed display windows and a red tile roof. The building was built to house the local branch of the Country Women's Association (C.W.A.). The association operates throughout Australia and has worked for decades to improve the life of residents in regional areas. The foundation stone for the building was laid by His Excellency Lieutenant-General Sir John Northcott, Governor of NSW, on 7 June 1956. The building was officially opened later that year on 15 December by Mr Nott, M.L.A., Minister for Lands and Mines and Member for the Liverpool Plains. Inscription Exterior sign Quirindi CWA Rooms Plaque This building was erected in honour of all those who served in the 2nd World War 1939–45 Foundation stone This stone was set by His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales Lieut.-General Sir John Northcott K.C.M.G. K.C.V.O. C.B. 7th June 1956 In lasting memory of those who served in World War 1939–1945 Plaque World War II Memorial Building Erected by the people of Quirindi and district in memory of the men and women who served in the 1939–1945 war Opened 15th December 1956 by The Hon. R.B. Nott, M.L.A. Minister for Lands and Mines and Member for Liverpool Plains W. W. Corbould Mayor Quirindi Municipal Council H. R. Carter President Tamarang Shire Council Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cnr Pryor Street and Church Avenue Quirindi NSW 2343 Local Government Area Liverpool Plains Shire Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Building Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1956 Dedication date 15 December 1956 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Brass Brick Bronze Concrete Glass Timber