Perth modern School Memorial - Subiaco , Western Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 31° 56.685 E 115° 50.285
50J E 390181 N 6465099
A School memorial to former students who fell in WW1
Waymark Code: WMNJV9
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 03/25/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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The memorial surmounted by a sphinx and bears the school crest in bronze,at its base is a sundial and stands in the grounds of the Perth Modern School as a memorial to old boys of the school who fell in the Great War 1914- 1918. By 1918, 148 Perth Modern School boys had enlisted,of that number, 23 were killed, their names being engraved on the front and back of the memorial, whilst on the sides are the campaigns in which they fought.
The memorial was moved to a new location to the north of the school buildings overlooking the oval in recent years
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 10/22/1922

Private or Public Monument?: Private

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Studentsof the school

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Australia/New Zealand

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
Perth Modern School
Roberts Rd
Subiaco, W.A Australia
6008


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