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World War 1, Australia Western Australia Kirup, 2008

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2008

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Overview

Kirup War Memorial

Historical information

The Kirup War Memorial was originally built to commemorate those residents of the town and surrounds who served in World War One. The names of those who served in World War Two were added to the memorial at a later date.
On 11 July 1920 , Mr A. A. Wilson, M.L.A., unveiled the local roll of honour in the form of a beautifully proportioned obelisk in brick and marble in front of a crowd of about 200 people.
Western Mail, 22 July 1920.
http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/multiple/display/60695-…
https://vwma.org.au/explore/memorials/3826

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-P2008.90.1i

Item type

Photographs

Themes

War and Conflict

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Photographic Media

Inscriptions and markings

AMWA44048