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Greymouth school war memorial
Greymouth school war memorial.
These war memorial pillars have now found a new home in Dixon Park, Greymouth. They were removed from the school by developers and were eventually rescued from Arahura, 32km south of Greymouth, on 10 January 2008.
Further information and images from Simon Nathan, March 2008
In a local controversy in late 2007, the memorial pillars in front of the old Grey Main school were removed from the site, and now rest in front of Dixon Park, a few hundred metres away. I have recorded the site where the pillars are missing as well as them lying on the ground at Dixon Park. According to Grey Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, they should be repaired and re-erected at the entrance to Dixon Park in a few months.
The pillars were apparently a memorial to pupils from the old Greymouth District High School killed in the First World War. The site later became Grey Main School, and the High School moved to a different site. Grey Main School is now closed.
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Top image: Jock Phillips and Chris Maclean, mid 1980s
Other images: Simon Nathan, Feb/March 2008.
| Site | Style | Ornamentation | Unveiling Date | No of Dead |
| School grounds | Gate | Wreath |
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