More than $140,000 to restore 31 war memorials
Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott today announced more than $140,000 would be invested in repairing, upgrading and maintaining 31 war memorials across NSW.
The latest round of the Community War Memorial Fund includes more than $31,000 to refurbish memorial community halls in Ariah Park, Bulga, Bellata and Wingham in regional NSW and $10,000 to restore the Rocky Hill War Memorial in Goulburn.
Six memorials in Liverpool will receive funding, including the John Edmondson VC Memorial Clock in honour of Australia’s first Victoria Cross winner of World War II.
The Community War Memorial Fund assists in the restoration and maintenance of local memorials, which often play a symbolic role in communities.
Mr Elliott said as we commemorate the Centenary of Anzac, it is important to ensure community war memorials are preserved.
“The NSW Government will provide a record 31 grants this year including funding to upgrade and restore 20 World War I memorials. The memorials are a reminder of the sacrifice made by thousands of soldiers who served their country and it is essential these monuments stand strong and proud,” Mr Elliott said.
“I would like to thank the councils, RSL sub-branches and members of the community which agreed to co-fund some of these critical projects.”
RSL NSW President Rod White AM said he is delighted by the collaboration between the RSL, Government and community groups.
“The Taree Memorial Clock will now be returned to its original glory thanks to funding by the NSW Government, Taree RSL sub-branch and the Council. This is something we can all be very proud of,” Mr White said.
More information on the Community War Memorials Fund.
NSW Government Community War Memorial Fund Grant Recipients (June 2015)
| Organisation | Memorial | Total grant (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|
|
Greater Taree City Council |
Taree Memorial Clock |
$5,000.00 |
|
Conargo Shire Council |
Wanganella Cenotaph |
$5,245.46 |
|
NSW Lancers Memorial Museum Incorporated |
NSW Lancers Memorial Museum |
$1,979.75 |
|
Port Macquarie RSL sub- branch |
Port Macquarie War Memorial |
$2,792.40 |
|
Dangarsleigh Local Area Group |
Dangarsleigh Memorial |
$7,524.16 |
|
Parkes Shire Council |
Parkes War Memorial |
$5,516.00 |
|
Merriwa RSL sub-branch |
Merriwa Cenotaph and Gun |
$5,181.00 |
|
Goulburn War Memorial |
Rocky Hill War Memorial |
$10,000.00 |
|
City of Albury RSL sub- branch |
Albury War Memorial |
$7,500.00 |
|
Ariah Park Community Projects Inc. |
Ariah Park Memorial Hall |
$10,000.00 |
|
Palerang Council |
Bungendore and District War Memorial |
$3,130.24 |
|
Anglican Diocese of Sydney |
St John's Anglican Church WWI Honour Board |
$1,818.18 |
|
Tumbulgum Community Association Inc. |
Tumbulgum War Memorial Gates |
$5,500.00 |
|
Bellata War Memorial Hall Committee Inc. |
Bellata War Memorial Hall |
$7,000.00 |
|
Cumnock & District Progress Association |
Cumnock Memorial RSL |
$1,269.00 |
|
Moruya RSL sub-branch |
Bergalia War Memorial |
$1,535.00 |
|
Henty and District Lifestyle Centre Inc. |
Henty WWI Honor Roll |
$1,281.81 |
|
Gloucester Shire Council |
Gloucester Memorial Clock Tower |
$10,000.00 |
|
Harden-Murrumburrah Historical Society Inc. |
Ist Australian Horse & Australian lt. Horse War Memorial |
$7,920.00 |
|
Baradine & District Progress Association |
Baradine Pool Memorial |
$6,960.00 |
|
Rock Valley Hall Inc. |
Rock Valley & District Honor Roll |
$956.00 |
|
Coffs Harbour City Council |
Coramba Community Hall World War I Honor Roll |
$4,000.00 |
|
Liverpool City Council |
Liverpool Pioneer Memorial Park |
$1,200.00 |
|
Liverpool City Council |
Remount Park War Memorial |
$1,200.00 |
|
Liverpool City Council |
Kirkpatrick & Boyland Park |
$1,200.00 |
|
Liverpool City Council |
Light Horse Park |
$1,200.00 |
|
Liverpool City Council |
Brown Memorial and Water Trough |
$1,200.00 |
|
Liverpool City Council |
John Edmondson VC Memorial Clock |
$5,850.00 |
|
Greater Taree City Council |
Wingham Memorial Town Hall |
$9,000.00 |
|
Bulga Soldiers Memorial Hall Association Inc. |
Bulga Soldiers Memorial Hall |
$5,823.00 |
|
Condobolin and District Historical Society |
Digger's Avenue, Condobolin |
$2,000.00 |