Kelmscott War Memorial
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| Monument Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kelmscott War Memorial |
| Location | Corner of River Road & Orlando Street, Kelmscott 6111 [1] |
| Dedication Date | 29th May 1921 |
Kelmscott War Memorial commemorates those from Kelmscott who served in World War One.
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History
Tomorrow (Saturday) the foundation-stone of a massive granite obelisk in commemoration of the men who enlisted from the Kelmscott, Roleystone, and Karragullen districts will be laid by Major-General Sir Talbot Hobbs, at 3 p.m. The obelisk, which will be of imposing dimensions, will occupy a commanding site in the Kelmscott recreation ground, on the Canning River, and the work of its erection has been entrusted to Messrs. Peters and Gillies. [1]
On Sunday afternoon his Excellency will unveil an obelisk which has been erected at Kelmscott to the memory of the men of that district who fell in the war.[2]
Setting
Monument Details
West Panel
1914 Lest We Forget 1919
A Record of those from Kelmscott, Roleystone & Karragullen
Who volunteered and served in the Great War for the Liberty of the World
- John Whittaker
- Victor Henry Marshall (Listed as H.V. Marshall)
- Leonard Henry (Lennie) Buckingham MM
- John Hickson Tomlinson
This Memorial was unveiled by His Excellency Sir Francis Newdegate, K.C.M.G. Governor of Western Australia on 29th May,1921
This stone was laid by Major-General Talbot Hobbs K.C.B., K.C.M.G.,V.D, On 21st May, 1921
North Panel
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South Panel
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References
- ↑ "KELMSCOTT MEMORIAL.". The Australian (195). Western Australia. 20 May 1921. p. 1. Retrieved 1 November 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "PERSONAL.". The West Australian. XXXVII, (5,958). Western Australia. 23 May 1921. p. 6. Retrieved 1 November 2017 – via National Library of Australia.