Federation Council and the Corowa RSL Sub Branch recently joined forces to restore the Corowa War Memorial Cenotaph, just in time for this year’s centenary celebration.
Federation Council won a $10,000 grant from NSW Office for Veteran Affairs, under the NSW Community War Memorials Fund, which it used to fund the restoration works at the memorial.
Andrew Markerink from Master Clockmakers Sydney carried out repairs and restoration of the cenotaph’s clock, ensuring it would be ready for the centenary celebrations in September 2022.
Federation Council Mayor, Pat Bourke said he was pleased to see the works completed as a result of the grant funding.
“Having the opportunity to restore the clock through a NSW Government Grant is appreciated and it is fantastic to see this work was able to be completed just in time for the memorials 100th year anniversary in September,” he said.
“Council would like to sincerely thank everyone involved in this project and looks forward with anticipation for the September ceremony.”
Corowa RSL Sub Branch Secretary, Anthony (Tony) Dunne OAM said the ceremony and celebration of the centenary in September would see the Monument re-dedicated.
“This ceremony will provide us with the opportunity to open the memorial to all service men and women who have made sacrifices for our country and freedom,” he said.
Corowa RSL Sub Branch President, Martin Magill said with the restoration project now complete, it will be a continued reminder for the entire community of all the sacrifices made by service men and women, for the next 100 years.
“The Memorial was dedicated on September 12, 1922 for the First World War and again rededicated to include World War 2 serving men and women,” he said.
“This year at the Centenary, having the monument rededicated is a great opportunity for all continued serving men and women to also have their service commemorated.”
On September 10, the Corowa RSL Sub Branch is set to host a ceremony and service for the 100 year anniversary of the construction of the Corowa War Memorial.
All community members are invited to take part and join in on the event that will start at 11am.
Further event details will be promoted in the coming weeks through the Corowa RSL Sub Branch Facebook page.
