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Bonnie Doon War Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those who served and those who paid the supreme sacrifice in World One. The names of those who served in World War Two were added to the memorial at a later date. The Memorial is a marble statue of a World War One digger standing easy and holding an unbayoneted rifle. It stands on a grey granite obelisk on a two-stepped concrete base.

An imposing monument to the memory of those who served in the war has been erected at Bonnie Doon, near Mansfield. It was unveiled recently in the presence of a large gathering of residents of the district and many visitors. The ceremony of unveiling the monument was carried out by Major Bushell, who had been specially deputed for the task by Major General Sir John Gellibrand, who at the last moment found it impossible to attend. The monument, which cost about £700 (subscribed by residents), consists of a column of polished granite, on which are inscribed in golden letters the names of l8 men who fell in the war, and 51 men and two nurses who returned after service. Surmounting the column, there, is a life size representation of an Australian soldier.
The Argus (Melbourne), 13th September 1921.

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