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Ryde History Hub

Second World War Memorial Walkway, Meadowbank

PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS

Creator/PhotographerGillian AllenDate Taken6 March, 2026

LOCATION

LocationMemorial ParkSuburbMeadowbankCoordinates^[1]

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KeywordMonuments and memorialsSubjectsWorld War, 1939-1945War memorials--New South Wales--Ryde RegionMemorial Park (Meadowbank, NSW)ObjectSecond World War Memorial Walkway

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NotesIt is a memorial walkway, comprising 42 small sandstone pillars, which are engraved with the names of all the countries Australia fought in during the Second World War. Each pillar has a stone or stones from the relevant country inset at the top. Rosemary bushes are planted along the path.

Additionally, there are two similar pillars and a small sandstone block with 'Australia Remembers' plaques attached. The walkway winds down to the Meadowbank First World War Memorial.

Countries listed on pillars (alphabetical)
Barbados, Belgium, Brunei (Borneo), Canada, China, Crete, Denmark, Egypt, England, Eritrea (Ethiopia), France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia (‘Ta.’ ‘Ti.’ ‘IJ’, ‘Am.’ and ‘Ba.’ inscribed on top), Iraq, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar, Nauru, Northern Ireland, Norway, Ocean Island, Papua New Guinea (‘JF.’ and ‘Bo.’ inscribed on top), Philippines, Poland, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, The Netherlands (Holland), United States of America, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)

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Usage statementPlease acknowledge the artist/photographer (where known) and that the image is courtesy of City of Ryde Libraries - Ryde History Hub

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Reference No.7756Access ConditionsDigital access only

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