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Claremont War Memorial

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1996

Overview

Two photographs of the Claremont War Memorial.

04.258a
North East face of cream Donnybrook stone memorial with flying buttresses and white marble plaque with inscription [ERECTED BY/ THE RESIDENTS OF/ THE DISTRICT OF/ CLAREMONT].

04.258b
North West face with inscription on plaque listing all conflicts in which citizens were involved between 1914 and 1972, a pledge to support the 'motherland' and beneath this in a band of grey granite [THIS STONE/ WAS LAID ON SUNDAY/ 24TH SEPTEMBER 1922.]

Historical information

The Claremont War Memorial, situated on the corner of Stirling Highway and Bay View Terrace, Claremont, opened in 1923. The memorial was designed by Edwin Summerhayes. The foundation stone was laid by Talbot Hobbs. Built of Donnybrook stone with marble inserts, the memorial cost £678 in 1922. Construction was financed by public subscription and a £20 donation by the Town of Claremont.

Damaged by moisture and vibration from vehicles, the memorial was restored at a cost of approximately $10,000 in 1994. It was rededicated in October 1995, 73 years to the day after it was first erected.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-28--4-258-a,b

Item type

Photographs

Themes

Material

Photographic Materials

Keywords

1990s

Place made

Claremont, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Geotag

-31.98318419609, 115.78154563144
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Claremont Museum.

Last modified

Saturday, 27 June, 2026

Completeness

100

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Rights category

Life of creator +70 years

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 04.258'.

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

Town of Claremont Museum

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Source: Claremont Museum 04.258b

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