World War Memorial, Emmaville, NSW
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A World War One memorial in the village of Emmaville.
Waymark Code: WMDFFE
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 01/09/2012
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There are 171 names listed on the memorial compared to the population of Emmaville today of 310. In its earlier days it was an important tin mining area & its population swelled to 2500, which would explain how so many volunteered to serve. A marble Digger stands on a raised granite cenotaph which has the names of those who served and the fallen.
Inscription:
Honor Roll A tribute to the heroic men of Emmaville and Districts who fought in the Great War 1914-1919
The memorial is next door to the Post Office.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 11/22/1919
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Glen Innes Shire Council
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Australia/New Zealand
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Post Office St
Emmaville, NSW Australia
2371
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