MemorialsWalcha and District War Memorial
About
Situated on one of the highest points of Walcha, the memorial column stands more than 7.6 meters high. The column is made of red granite from Aberdeen, Scotland. The granite grail at the top of the column is from nearby Uralla. The column sits atop a stone pillar, with marble steps at the base. The memorial tablets set in concrete on the four sides of the pillar are of Swedish granite and the steps are from Wagga Wagga. A plaque with dedication and honour roll for the Second World War has been added at the bottom of the pillar on the front face. The memorial and garden were opened in 1922, having been established from public donations. The nearby memorial gates were donated by pupils of Walcha Preparatory School. The Armidale Express, 22 December 1922 reported that an impressive ceremony was performed by Sir Charles Rosenthal on Wednesday 20 December 1922 before a large audience. The account described the monument in detail. The ceremony of opening the double entrance wrought iron gates was performed by Mrs Kitcher for the relatives of fallen soldiers. The account also referred to the bandstand and the ornamental trees that had been planted. Sir Charles and Colonel Bruxner said that the monument was the most impressive that they had seen. On the ground in front of the column are the Walcha and District War Memorial Pavers.