In a joint operation between the City of Canterbury Bankstown and Bass Hill RSL sub-branch, the armament was moved from its former home outside Bass Hill RSL, where it stood for more than 20 years, and restored.
On Thursday it will be placed in a new location on a concrete pad at Doug Godding Reserve, and Bass Hill RSL sub-branch treasurer Ron Duckworth said he was thrilled to see it restored to its former glory and back on display for everyone to view.
“Our next step is to find out more about the cannon’s history,” he said.
“I’ve been a member of the Bass Hill RSL since the 80s and it was on display long before I joined the RSL.”
Mayor Khal Asfour says despite the current mystery around the cannon’s origins, it’s important that war memorials are looked after.
“It is memorabilia and memorials like these that serve as a reminder to reflect on the sacrifices of the young men and women who have served this country in all wars, conflicts and emergency actions,” he said.
