Tenterfield and District Soldiers Memorial Hall
Description
The Tenterfield and District Soldiers Memorial Hall was erected to commemorate soldiers from Tenterfield and District who served and died in the First World War.
Tenterfield's Jubilee was held as a carnival from 22 to 24 November 1921, with the purpose of raising funds for a band rotunda and the hall. The foundation stone of the hall was laid by Lt. Col. Bruxner on 22 November 1921.
At a public meeting held in July 1924, a sub-committee presented a report on progress to date and the six designs for the hall that had been received. The sub-committee recommended the design submitted by Mr Madigan of Glen Innes be accepted, with Mr Kyburz of Tenterfield to complete the work. The hall was opened on 30 December 1924. The Glen Innes Examiner reported on 15 June 1925 "the big effort to raise £300 to pay off the debt on the Tenterfield Memorial Hall has been concluded."
Since the erection of the hall, plaques have been placed on the walls to commemorate those who have served in other conflicts, including for the National Servicemen (1951–1972) and the Korea War (1950–1956).
Inscription
Front façade
1914 1918 1924
TENTERFIELD AND DISTRICT SOLDIERS MEMORIAL
Left side plaque
This
FALLEN SOLDIERS
MEMORIAL
was officially opened
and handed over
to the Trustees
by his Worship
THE MAYOR
ALD. F. KNEIPP
on 30th Dec. 1924
Right side plaque
This stone was laid
on the occasion of the
MUNICIPAL GOLDEN JUBILEE
22nd November 1921
by Lt. Col. Bruxner
D.S.O. M.L.A.
In memory of
soldiers from
Tenterfield District
who fell in
the GREAT WAR
1914–1918
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Address
96 Molesworth Street
Tenterfield NSW 2372
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Tenterfield Shire
Setting
- Roadside
Memorial type
- Building
Recorded by
Graham Wilson OAMYear of construction
1921–1924Established Date format:
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30 December 1924 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18