WW1 Memorial Arch - 1925 - Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
S 35° 06.553 E 147° 22.224
55H E 533754 N 6114781
The sandstone Memorial Arch was planned for in 1925, to honour the hundreds of locals who Served in World War One.
Waymark Code: WMZPM8
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/15/2018
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Even in the midst of 'The Great War', in 1916, there had been a proposal for a Memorial Arch, which gained momentum with the return of the soldiers in 1919. The arch was completed at a cost of £1,700, and unveiled on ANZAC Day, 25 April, 1927, by Major-General C.F. Cox. [Wikipedia: (
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Please note, the Government Archives site gives the date of their original as circa 1925.
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* For an almost full list/transcript of the World War One plaques, see the WW1 Memorial Waymark submission: (
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Access: available 24/7, there may sometimes be an issue finding parking nearby.
Visited: 1523, Friday, 1 June, 2018