Duri Memorial Sportsground Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background A memorial sports ground featuring a gate constructed of two brick pillars, joined by a metal gate and arch. The pillars have several plaques attached. The sports ground is located opposite the site of the former Duri Railway Station. From the Northern Daily Leader, 26 April 1954, 'Duri War Memorial Service' At a function held on Anzac Day 1954, the memorial gates at the Duri Memorial Sportsground were opened and the memorial with plaques bearing the names of those who served in the two World Wars and the Korean War. The president of the Duri Progress Association P.J. Page officially opened the gates. The past President of the Tamworth RSL Dr G. Archbold unveiled the honour rolls. The government had given 100 pounds to the Progress Association to purchase the ground and the Patriotic Trust provided a further 100 pounds to erect the gate and the commemorative plaques. The Peel Shire provided the fencing of the ground and improved an area for sports. Inscription Arch D.M.S.G 1914-18 1939 - 45 Eastern side plaque These gates were officially opened ANZAC DAY 1954, by Mr. P.J. Page, initial president of the Duri Progress Association Western side plaque In loving memory of FRANK RIXON killed in action 7th May 1945 aged 22 years. "He is not dead that liveth." Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Sergeant Daniel Frank Rixon Second World War, 1939 - 1945 NX143196 Army New Guinea view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address 28 Werris Creek Road Duri NSW 2344 Local Government Area Tamworth Regional Council Setting Garden/park Memorial type Gate/lychgate Sports ground Recorded by Graham Wilson OAM Year of construction 1953-1954 Dedication date 25 April 1954 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45