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Hawthorn Rowing Club War Memorial   Left Side
Hawthorn Rowing Club War Memorial Left Side

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The War Memorial commemorates the members of the Hawthorn Rowing Club who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. 

Through the generosity of one of its vice- presidents, the Hawthorn Club has been enabled to erect a handsome memorial to those of its members, who gave their lives to the Empire. The memorial is in the form of a granite column which has been erected in the municipal reserve adjoining the boathouse. The unveiling ceremony, which was carried out by Cr. Sambell, was witnessed by a large gathering, including many lady supporters of the club, who were afterwards entertained at afternoon tea. Club fours provided a good deal of interesting rowing, and an entry of five crews was received. The committee had provided well for the entertainment of the visitors, and a string band enlivened the proceedings.
Weekly Times (Melbourne) 25 October 1919. 

Location

Address:Palmer Place, Burwood Road, near Hawthorn Bridge, Hawthorn, 3122
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.820358
Long: 145.016535
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:October - 1919
Front Inscription
1914 - 1919
The Great War
In Memory Of
Fallen Members
Hawthorn Rowing Club
"They Fought
   They Fell"
Left Side Inscription
[Names]
Back Inscription
W.W. II. 1939 - 1945
[Names]
Right Side Inscription
[Names]
Source: MA,RSLV
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