St John's War Memorial Parish Centre, Wagga Wagga Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The St John's War Memorial Parish Centre is constructed on the northern side of St John's Anglican Church. The original corner stone of St John's Hall was laid on 22 February 1888. The War Memorial Parish Centre was erected in 1964, the centenary year of the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, as an act of thanksgiving for those who served. The foundation stone of the memorial building was set by the Right Reverend K J Clements, Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn, on 8 August 1964. The dedication of the War Memorial Parish Centre, along with the restored church spire, raised tower and rectory, was performed by the Right Reverend Clements on 21 March 1965. Following which the centre was officially opened by the Most Reverend P N W Strong, C M G, Archbishop of Brisbane. The parish centre was designed by architects N W McPherson, D A Harrison and K A Hassall and built by H C Buckman and Son Pty Ltd. Inscription Front Inscription St John'sWar Memorial Parish Centre Foundation Stone St. John's Hallcornerstonelaid byMrs. H.B. FitzhardingeFebruary 22nd 1888Psalm CXXVII, I. Plaque St John's War Memorial Parish CentreThese buildings were erected and St John's Churchrestored in the centenary year of the Diocese ofCanberra and Goulburn as an act of thanksgivingfor those who served their country. Also for overone hundred years of church life in Wagga Wagga.This stone was set by the Rt. Revd. K.J. Clements,Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn on 8th August 1964.The Venerable K.A. Osborne Rector.Architects: N.W. McPherson, D.A. Harrison & K.A. Hassall. Plaque These buildings are erected to the glory of Godand in the hope that those who enter may join in a ceaseless quest for truth, beauty, and goodness, through the knowledge and love of Him. This foundation stone was laid by the Most Rev. and Right Hon. Cyril Forster Garbett, Archbishop of York and Primate of England on 19th Nov. 1951Ven. Archdeacon S.J. West RectorLouis P. Williams, F.R.A.I.A. Architect Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address St John's War Memorial Parish Centre Church Street Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Local Government Area Wagga Wagga, City of Location status Original location Memorial type Building Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1964-1965 Dedication date 21 March 1965 Conflict/s All conflicts Materials Brick Marble Sandstone