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Nathalia Memorial Gardens

Parks and Gardens
  • History & Heritage

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Highlights

  • Explore the serene pathways lined with 64 rose bushes, each honouring a local hero from the world wars.
  • Reflect at the chained boulder monument, a poignant tribute to the bravery of those who served.
  • Discover memorial trees planted for significant conflicts, including the Asian Bell Tree for the Battle of Long Tan.
  • Enjoy convenient facilities like a carpark and public toilets, enhancing your visit to this historic site.
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The Nathalia Memorial Gardens are dedicated to the men and women who served in the First World War, Second World War and Vietnam. Unveiled by B.C. Ruxton on 13 November 1988, the gardens include a chained boulder monument and 64 rose bushes for the 64 locals who died fighting in both world wars.

Also, there are several memorial tree plantings dedicated to specific conflicts on 18 August 1966. The Asian Bell Tree was planted by Garry Edwards (6th Batt. R.A.R.) in memory of those who died in the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam, a tree planted in 1992 was dedicated to those servicemen who were Prisoners of War, another tree was planted for those women who served as nurses in the navy, army and airforce. Also planted in 1992 was a tree dedicated to the memory of the District Rats of Tobruk.

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Features

  • Carpark
  • Public Toilet

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  • History & Heritage
Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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