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Mackay Mafeking Boer War Memorial
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Description
Sandstone column and base with marble plaque. Dedicated to the honour of General Baden-Powell and the garrison at Mafeking, Boer War, South Africa, who defended the town from 12 October 1899 until 18 May 1900. circa 1902
Inscription
BOER WAR 1899-1901
ERECTED
IN HONOUR OF
GENERAL BADEN-POWELL
AND HIS GALLANT BAND
WHO DEFENDED MAFEKING
FROM OCTOBER 12TH 1899
TO MAY 18TH 1900.
Conflicts
South African War
Memorial type
Column/obelisk/pillar
Contributions
Glen Hall, Mackay Historical Society, and Dennis Stocks
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