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Kawakawa Memorial Library




Last time just before Christmas when we were last in Kawakawa I spotted this tiny building because it kind of reminded me of an old small town jail.  But apparently it was built in 1921 by the people of Kawakawa in recognition of the lives lost in WW1.  It became a museum santioned by the RSA on Anzac Day 1988 following an exhibition of military photos and exhibits.

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Billy Blue Eyes said…
Nice building, nice to see it surviving
16 January 2021 at 08:16
Susan Heather said…
It looks so good with the new paint.
16 January 2021 at 10:13
Tigger's Mum said…
What an incredibly useful war memorial (as a library I mean). There must have been some truly enlightened people mourning in Kawakawa after the Great War.
16 January 2021 at 18:56
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Hi Amy, this little library/museum hasn't changed much over the years. Hope yourself and family are well and all the best for a much better 2021 💛
16 January 2021 at 21:31
Graham Edwards said…
I don't remember that building. On my last trip North we rode the railway - very enjoyable. I remember the magnificent loos because when I was trying to use them on the first occasion I was there people kept coming in and taking photos.
16 January 2021 at 22:47
Sharon said…
I like it's new color! It makes it look bigger I think.
17 January 2021 at 03:29
Amypie71 said…
I only found it by looking down a side road off the main road but as for people taking photos of the loos, I don't quite understand that lol
17 January 2021 at 06:41
Bill said…
My first thought was it looked like a jail. :)
17 January 2021 at 09:51
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
That’s a very protective door! No wonder you thought it was a jail. But how much nicer to honor heros.
17 January 2021 at 20:03
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