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Papatoetoe First World War memorial
Papatoetoe First World War memorial
The Papatoetoe First World War memorial was unveiled on 29 September 1922. This consisted of a stone arch and memorial gates on the Great South Road outside the Papatoetoe School.
('Papatoetoe War Memorial: Two Sites Discussed: Obelisk Favoured', Franklin Times, 1/4/21, p. 5; '"Gone West": Obelisk to be Replaced by "Gates of Honour"', Franklin Times, 15/4/21, p. 5; 'Papatoetoe Memorial: Design Approved', Franklin Times, 3/6/21, p. 11; 'Anzac Commemoration', NZ Herald, 24/4/22, p. 8, col. 1; 'War Memorial: "Gates of Honour" Opened: Ceremony at Papatoetoe', Franklin Times, 3/10/22, p. 6).
Image: Jock Phillips and Chris Maclean c.1986
Information: Bruce Ringer, Manukau Libraries
| Site | Style | Ornamentation | Unveiling Date | No of Dead |
| school grounds | gate | 24/4/1922 | 0 |
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