Located in the centre of Eden, New South Wales, the Timber Workers’ National Memorial is a tribute to the men and women who lost their lives while working in Australia’s timber industry. Known for its forestry heritage, Eden is the ideal place for the memorial that honours the contributions and sacrifices of timber workers who played a vital role in shaping the nation’s history.
The centrepiece of the memorial is a life sized statue of a timber worker titled “Hand of Fate” by sculptor Rix Wright, giving assistance to his injured mate. This symbolises the mateship and compassion of our bush workers. Behind the stature, a remembrance wall contains brass plaques with the names of fatally injured workers. Additionally, four bas-relief on the wall illustrate working scenes from the timber industry. Six bollards with information boards explain the history of the timber industry around Eden, while a seventh displays a poem by Mrs. Gillian Munday, whose son was fatally injured in the bush.
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