Oxford Falls Peace Park

Oxford Falls Peace Park is a park in Oxford Falls, New South Wales, Australia, a suburb of Sydney.

Oxford Falls Peace Park

Community uses

The park is the home to Warringah Council's ANZAC Day ceremonies. It is also home to many celebrations and services throughout the year. Oxford Falls Grammar School, across the road from the Peace Park, often provides bands to play commemorative music on these special days.[1]

History

Oxford Falls Peace Park Memorial and old school building

The park was created with help of Warringah Council and war veterans. The Peace Park is on the site of the old Oxford Falls Public School. The old schoolhouse still stands as a reminder of its history.[2]

Memorial/Frieze Wall

The wall surrounding the still centre has various bits of history on it.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Oxford Falls Peace Park". Warringah Council. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  2. ↑ Morcombe, John (13 November 2014). "Treasured one-room schoolhouse stands the test of time". News Corp Limited. Manly Daily. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "OXFORD FALLS PEACE PARK" (PDF). ELIMATTA. Aboriginal Support Group - Manly Warringah Pittwater. Retrieved 8 September 2015.

Coordinates: 33°44′23″S 151°14′41″E / 33.73969541°S 151.2447077°E / -33.73969541; 151.2447077

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