Orange Cenotaph, Robertson Park, Orange, NSW, Australia
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S 33° 17.013 E 149° 06.105
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Orange Cenotaph, Robertson Park, Orange, NSW, Australia
Waymark Code: WM5N06
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 01/23/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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This memorial is located at the southern end of Robertson Park, facing the Mitchell Hwy (the main road through Orange). The cenotaph is the main war memorial for Orange and district. Three other smaller memorials also reside within Robertson Park.

Official Memorial Website: (visit link)
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial

Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
South African War World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War


In Honor Of: Those who paid the ultimate sacrifice

Marker Text:
OUR GLORIOUS DEAD


Date of dedication: 20th April 1952

Who Put it Here?: Dept of Veterans Affairs, City of Orange RSL Sub-branch, Orange Ex-services Club and Memorial Hall Trust

Description of Memorial:
Stone cenotaph with accompanying flag poles. The area is fenced within the park proper. A laurel wreath is laid upon the cenotaph, and three badges display on the main face: Left... RAAF badge (within laurel wreath) Centre... Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge Right... RAN badge (within laurel wreath) A large cross is affixed to the side. A number of nearby plaques exist within the park.


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