Yealering Memorial Gates

Author

Shire of Wickepin

Place Number

06865

Location

Sewell St Lake Yealering

Location Details

Lake side Sewell Street

Local Government

Wickepin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1954

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 16 Aug 1996 Category 2

Statement of Significance

The place is significant in commemorating those who served Australia in a time of war.

Physical Description

Tapestry red brick pillars

History

The pillars were constructed following the Second World War. They were constructed for the RSL and were dedicated in 1954. Commemorative plaques were originally purchased by the CWA and placed on trees. Unfortunately the trees died, and the plaques were removed and stored at the Rigby's home Until they were then placed on the brick pillars. The pillars and plaques commemorate those who served their country.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Very Good

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

26 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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