Description
Pedestrian mall with clock tower memorial, complete with dedicatory plaques and remembrance gardens. A flag pole with sandstone wall and plaque is situated at the other end of the mall. Various plaques and some fine mosaic work feature throughout the complex.
See Additional Images with Accompanying Information below for individual works and inscriptions.
Separate plaques on the clock tower are for some of the post WWII conflicts to which Australia has sent armed forces: Korea 1950-53 : Malaya 1955-63 : Borneo 1963-66 : Malaysia 1964-65 : Vietnam 1962-72.
Inscription
Clock Tower Memorial
This Memorial honours those who served in the Armed Forces during World Wars 1914-1918 1939-1945
Erected by the women of the Strong Post & remodelled by public subscription 1951
The foundation stone was laid by Stanley E. Parry, Mayor 28th May 1932 Mayor Ald. H. R. Thorncroft, Town Clerk S. H. Lofts Canterbury City Council
This plaque commemorates the official opening of ANZAC Mall
A project funded by the Commonwealth Government under the Local Government Works Program Unveiled
By his Worship The Mayor of the City of Canterbury Clr. John Gorrie on 17th June 1995