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Robertson Park, Orange
Location: bounded by Summer
Street, Lords Place, Byng Street and McNamara Street, Orange, NSW.
Robertson Park,
in the centre of Orange, NSW, contains a number
of memorials dedicated to men who lost their
lives in war. They include the 2/30 Battalion
memorial stone and plaque, and the Cenotaph.
2/30 Battalion Memorial
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2/30 Battalion memorial plaque and
tree |
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Memorial Plaque in Robertson Park,
Orange, NSW |
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In the south
eastern corner of the park, is a memorial stone
and plaque, which commemorates the day that the
2/30 Battalion marched through Orange, on
15/6/1941, prior to leaving for overseas
service. Read
details of the march as reported in the
local Orange newspaper, the next day.
Alongside the
cairn is a golden elm, Lady G's tree, which was
planted at the dedication ceremony on 23rd
November, 1991.
The wording on the plaque reads:
"2/30 Australian Infantry Battalion
Eighth Division A.I.F. marched through the City of Orange on 15th June
1941 led by their C.O. Lieut. Col. (later Brigadier) Sir F. G. Galleghan
DSO OBE ED ISO.
On 23rd November 1991, this tree was
planted by members of the 2/30 Battalion A.I.F. Association to commemorate
that event and in memory of those who gave their lives.
Lest We Forget."
(Source: 2/30
Battalion Archives)
Cenotaph
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Cenotaph in Robertson Park, Orange,
NSW |
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World War II Roll of Honour |
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Near the
southern end of the park, is a cenotaph, which
includes the names of two members of the 2/30
Battalion who lost their lives overseas:
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