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The Memorial on Rocky Hill |
Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum
Last modified: November 29, 2007 - 9:24 AM
Situated on Rocky Hill and built in 1925, the Rocky Hill Lookout gives unparalleled views over the city.
Opening Times
The lookout is open 7 days, 7.00am to 5.00pm. The original caretakers cottage now houses a museum run by volunteers. The tower and museum are open to the public from 11.00am to 3.00pm on weekends, public and school holidays.
History
The Goulburn War Memorial was built by public subscription and officially opened in 1925 as a lasting tribute to the gallant men and women of Goulburn who served in World War I. Inside the tower is a tablet inscribed with the names of those who enlisted from this district. The War Memorial is a square tower of stone conglomerate and concrete. It stands at a height of 20 metres above the top of Rocky Hill. The lookout gallery at the top of the Memorial provides spectacular views over the city of Goulburn and it's surrounding environment. The collection of artefacts allocated to the city of Goulburn after World War I is now housed in the adjacent cottage. It consists of personal items used by soldiers, memorabilia and medals. The local history room displays Goulburn's association with, and contribution to the two World Wars. Each object tells a unique story, of survival, mateship and the history of warfare. The Goulburn War Memorial (which includes the tower, Rocky Hill, and the avenue of trees dedicated to enlisted soldiers along lower Memorial Road) is listed on the Register of the National Estate. If you have or know any information about our local wartime history we would appreciate hearing from you. If you would like to contact us with information or an enquiry email
Contact details
Bob Saunders
02 4823 4463 (ph)
02 4823 4477 (fax)
museums@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
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