Constructed in July of 1919, the monument has become a memorial to the war dead of 1914-1918, 1939-1945, 1950-1953 (Korea) and to Major Ernest W. MacQuarrio, CD, MA, BD Ceremonial Chaplain 1972-1993. It consists of a large block of granite approximately 1.7m high, set on a concrete base and dias of rough cast finish.
The land for Gore Park was dedicated to honour the First World War dead in 1919 but it was not until November 11, 1957, that a peace memorial at Gore Park was added. In 1971 the memorial was moved from Gore Park to the front of Municipal Hall.
