Tambar Springs War Memorial

Tambar Springs War Memorial

Key Information

Memorial Name

Tambar Springs War Memorial

Address

Tamba Street, Tambar Springs NSW 2381

Memorial Type

Digger

Conflicts

First World War, 1914–18

Second World War, 1939–45

Vietnam War, 1962–75

Dedication Date

31 Jan 1919

Accessibility

Public

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Contributors

Henry Moulds

Faithe

John Merriman

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The Tambar Springs War Memorial consists of a Cenotaph commemorating the First World War and stone gates commemorating the Second World War and Vietnam

The front panel of the Cenotaph, with Roll of Honour

The second face, noting war declared on the 4th of August 1914, with Roll of Honour

The third face of the Memorial, with Roll of Honour

The fourth face of the Memorial, noting Peace Signed 28th June 1919, with Roll of Honour. The date represents the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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The Cenotaph

The Digger statue atop the column. The face is said to "strongly resemble" that of a local farmer's son, who was killed in action on the Western Front, aged 17

The Cenotaph plaque declaring the claim to be the oldest cenotaph in Australia

The plaque commemorating the Centenary of the Armistice

The Cenotaph, in its setting surrounded by rosemary bushes

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The left gate pillar, with Second World War Roll of Honour, A-O

The right gate pillar, with Second World War Roll of Honour, O-W plus additions, with Vietnam Roll of Honour

The sign panel telling the Tambar Springs War Memorial story

The precinct also features an Aleppo pine

The Aleppo pine

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Tambar Springs War Memorial

Memorial Plaque.

Memorial Plaque.

Information Board at the site.

Memorial Plaque.

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Cenotaph and Digger at Memorial.

Information Plaque.

Roll of Honour

Roll of Honour

Roll of Honour

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Roll of Honour

The Digger on top of the cenotaph. It is believed his image is very like a local man's son who was killed at age 17.

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