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22-September-2019 (Sandra Brown)
22-September-2019 (Sandra Brown)

Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson / Peter Williams / Sandra Brown

The monument commemorates those from the District who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.  It was originally erected with a "Digger" statue to commemorate those from the district who served in World War One and lists the names of those who died in service or were killed in action. 

Plaques were added to commemorate later conflicts and the 'Digger' statue was replaced by a pointed column. 

WODONGA, Tuesday. Considerable interest was taken by Wodonga and district residents in the unveiling of the soldiers' memorial in Wodonga this afternoon. There was a very large attendance, visitors being present from all parts of the Albury and surrounding districts. The ceremony, was performed by Sir James Barrett. The shire president (Cr. W. Twomey) briefly dealt with the preliminary stages taken by the Wodonga committee in erecting the memorial, which is a credit to district residents. He thanked everyone who had assisted the movement. Sir James Barrett, who received a fitting welcome, referred to the magnificent work of the Australian soldiers.

The splendid memorial erected in such fitting surroundings would help to remind the people of the magnificent work done by these men. He removed the Union Jack and declared the memorial unveiled. The memorial is made of the finest Harcourt granite. The names of district fallen soldiers are inscribed on the stone. Mr. Beardmore, M.L.A., the mayor of Albury (Alderman Burt), and Mr. A. Waugh, of Albury, organiser to the Albury centenary movement, also spoke.
Argus (Melbourne), 19 November 1924.

Location

Address:Hovell Street, Woodland Grove, Wodonga, 3690
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.12365
Long: 146.888455
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Link:http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 18th November, 1924
Front Inscription

Erected — by — the residents of Wodonga and District

In memory — of — the men of this town and District who fell in the Great War 
1914 - 1919.

Also in grateful recognition of the services of the men who served and returned

Lest We Forget

Plaque :

Korea
1950 -1953

Plaque :

Malaya

Plaque :

Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995

In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II

Lest We Forget

Left Side Inscription

[ Names]

Plaque :
South Vietnam
1962 - 1973

Plaque :
Iraq 

Back Inscription

Malaya                  1948 - 1960
Korea                    1950 - 1953
Sabah Sarawak     1962 - 1966
Malaya Peninsula  1964 - 1966
Vietnam                 1962 - 1972.

Plaque :
East Timor

Plaque :
Afghanistan

 

Right Side Inscription

[ Names ]

Plaque :

Peace Keeper / Peace Maker Operations

Plaque :

Victoria Police Peace Keeping

Source: MA,SKP, VWHI
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