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Goulburn (/ ˈ ɡ oʊ l b ər n / GOHL-bərn) is a regional city in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 195 kilometres (121 mi) south-west of Sydney and 90 kilometres (56 mi) north-east of Canberra.
The land on which the tower stands was bought by W. J. Bartlett, a local citizen, and gifted to the people of Goulburn (Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 24 April 1924). Officially opened by the Governor of NSW, Sir Dudley De Chair, on 15 December 1925, the memorial cost £5,500 to build.
Over 8,000,000. ... further details. World War I[j] or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting took place mainly in Europe and the Middle East, as well as in parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific ...
The first campaign that Australians were involved in was in German New Guinea after a hastily raised force known as the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force was dispatched in September 1914 from Australia and seized and held German possessions in the Pacific.
Rocky Hill War Memorial opened in 1925 as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Goulburn who served during World War 1. Sponsored by the community and designed by renowned local architects, E C Manfred and Sons, the memorial tower is constructed of concrete and clad in local stones – some of which was carried to the site by residents and ...
Declared Australia’s first inland city in 1863, Goulburn is full of historic treasures. Wander along the pretty riverside paths and city streets to discover your favourites.
The showground on the north-west edge of Goulburn was taken over for the camp. It was intended that the camp accept men from the local regions and take the strain off the state's main camp outside Liverpool near Sydney. 'Goulburn in wartime' was painted at a time when the camp was very active.
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