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07-January-2015
07-January-2015

Photographs supplied by Chris McLaughlin

The slate tiled obelisk commemorates those who have served in various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

 

Location

Address:2 Tom Street, School grounds, Yarrawonga P-4 Primary Campus, Yarrawonga, 3730
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.016667
Long: 146.004722
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1921
Front Inscription

In memory of old scholars who fell in the Great War

1914 - 1918.

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Plaque :

Soon after the conclusion of the First World War, sixteen Tamarisk trees were planted in memory of the sixteen servicemen who did not return.  The Tamarisk is a native of the areas in which these men served. The original memorial was constructed neareR the school building in 1921 and was re-sited in 1995 when a W. W. II plaque was added.

Back Inscription

Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995.

The children of this school will always remember the sacrifice made by the men and women who served our nation in times  of war.

Lest We Forget

 

Source: MA,RSLV,SKP,VWHI
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