MEMORIALS
A HISTORY OF THE MEMORIALS UNDER THE GAURDIANSHIP OF FIVE DOCK RSL SUB-BRANCH
Five Dock War Memorial
Description / Background
This memorial is an elaborate rotunda which is kept secure by metal grills in the doorways and window areas. In the centre of the rotunda is an octagonal shaped plinth bearing several honour roll plaques with the names of those who served. The plinth is surmounted by a lamp. The rotunda is surrounded by a garden with hedges, pine trees and rosemary bushes.
The Foundation stone of which was laid on January 28, 1923 was rededicated on September 12, 1987 by The Drummoyne Ministers Fraternal after refurbishment by Drummoyne Municipal Council Peter Fitzgerald Mayor
Erected by the citizens in memory of the men of the district who fell.
Inscriptions on the front:
The Five Dock War Memorial
On the internal walls:
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old
Age shall now weary them nor the years condemn.
Five Dock War Memorial
Description / Background
Column with laurel wreath on a stepped base. The word 'Tobruk' appears at the apex
The name 'Rats' was given the defenders of Tobruk by attacking German forces, and was adopted with pride, rather than being received as the intended insult. The H.M.A.S. Vendetta performed a valiant supply and reinforcement role during the fierce Second World War engagement. Following an approach from the Rats of Tobruk Association, the foremast was restored by Petty Officers and sailors from the R.A.N. Garden Island's Fleet Intermediate Maintenance Activity (F.I.M.A.). The completed foremast was raised in April 1999.
Inscriptions on the column:
TOBRUK
Plaque on front of column, middle
Australia Remembers 1945 – 1995. In honour of the men and women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II.
Lest we forget.
Laid 21st October 1995 jointly by Rats of Tobruk Association and Five Dock RSL
