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Whangarata First World War memorial

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The Whangarata First World War memorial

The Whangarata First World War memorial was unveiled in the Whangarata School grounds on 15 September 1924. This obelisk was inscribed with a roll of honour of 55 names, including the names of fourteen fallen.

('Whangarata District War Memorial: Unveiling by Minister', Franklin Times, 15/9/24, p. 4; 'Whangarata: Unveiling of War Memorial', Franklin Times, 17/9/24, p. 4)

Image and information: Bruce Ringer, Manukau Libraries

Find out more about the people listed on this memorial from Auckland Museum's Cenotaph database  

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How to cite this page: 'Whangarata First World War memorial', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/whangarata-first-world-war-memorial, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 25-Jun-2009

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