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15-May-2014 (Graeme Saunders)
15-May-2014 (Graeme Saunders)

Photographs supplied by Kent Watson / Graeme Saunders / Roger Johnson

The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.  It is a white marble soldier statue on a polished grey granite column on a 2-stepped granite base.

 It was originally unveiled by the Earl of Stradbroke on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1921 to commemorate those who served in World War One. The names of those who served in World War Two were added at a later date. 

 

Location

Address:Godfrey & Station Streets, Post Office, Boort, 3537
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.1162
Long: 143.722629
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Monument Manufacturer:H. B. Corben & Sons (Clifton Hill, VIC)
Link:http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 11th November, 1921
Front Inscription

In honour of those who enlisted

And

In memory of those who have fallen

[ Names ]

1939 - 1945

[ Names ]

 

Source: MA,RSLV, VWHI
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au