War Memorial Swimming Centre plaque

Agency/Maker
Unknown
Production date
24 Oct 1959
 See full details

Object Detail

Brief description
This is the original plaque commemorating the War Memorial Swimming Centre, opened by Ald. E. A. Mobbs, Mayor, 24th October 1959.

Parramatta War Memorial Pool - History
In June 1956 Parramatta Council resolved a motion;
That the Council approve of the name of the Committee being changed to the Parramatta War Memorial Swimming Centre Appeal Fund and that when completed the structure be dedicated as a memorial to the memory of those who gave their lives in the 1939-1945 war and the revenue derived (if any) there from shall be used in the general maintenance and upkeep of the structure. (Council Minute 25 June 1956).

For further history and provenance, see article by Peter Afranis, former Archivist, located: https://historyandheritage.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/blog/2016/02/19/the-parramatta-and-district-war-memorial-swimming-pool#more-9824
Media/Materials
Metal with recessed lettering (in-painted). City of Parramatta logo top centre, holes at each corner for botls.
Measurements
L 525 x W 515 x D 5 mm
Subject category
CA - Community group
Department
Civic & Ceremonial
Cultural Collections
Accession date
27 Oct 2020
Object number
2020.003

Colours

Subject Auto Tags

Object type

Share