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Claremont War Memorial

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Mrs Shaw and two children standing on the step of the Claremont War Memorial. A pennant flying from the top of the memorial. People standing on the right hand side, and large trees in the background.

Historical information

Situated on the corner of Stirling Highway and Bay View Terrace. Built of Donnybrook stone with marble inserts, the memorial cost 678 pounds in 1922. Financed by public subscription and 20 pound donation by Town of Claremont. Memorial designed by Edwin Summerhayes. Damaged by moisture and vibration from vehicles, it was restored at a cost of approximately $10000 in 1994. It was rededicated in October 1995, 73 years to the day after it was first erected. The foundation stone was laid by Talbot Hobbs and opened in 1923.

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cwa-org-28--4-309-

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Claremont Museum.

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Life of creator +70 years

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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