Gibbs Memorial Fountain (Plaque)

This plaque was initially on the rear of the original Gibbs Memorial Fountain (see external link below for image), but was relocated and altered alongside the fountain in 1991. In 2008 the fountain was moved a second time, but the current location of this plaque is unknown.

Wellington City Council

The gift of the late David John Gibbs D.S.O.
"On becoming soldiers we have not ceased to be citizens"
"A gift is a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it"

[text below added 1991]
Wellington City Council. The gargoyles and this plaque have been located here from their original position in front of the Municipal Office Building to the Terra Cotta Garden Pool area as part of the Civic Centre redevelopment December 1991

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