Applecross RSL Memorial PlaquesPrint Page

The plaques, originally from the Booragoon Clock Tower Memorial, commemorate those from the City of Melville who have served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved. 

Funding of $6153 was received in 2018 through the Armistice Centenary Grants Program to relocate the plaques which were unveiled on Armistice Day 2018. 

Plaques recognising the sacrifices of Australian service people will be unveiled at the Applecross RSL Sub Branch Hall on Remembrance Day. The plaques were moved from the clock tower at Garden City ahead of the shopping centre’s redevelopment..

There were fears the plaques might be destroyed but a $4500 Federal Government grant allowed the Sub Branch to take possession of items from the City of Melville and move them to their new home.

Sub Branch president Craig Chapman said the timing of moving the plaques was important because it was the centenary of the Armistice that ended World War I. “Tagney MHR Ben Morton will pull the string and unveil the plaques,” he said. “The plaques hold so many memories so it was important that they stay in the City after being located at the clock tower for years and years."
Melville Gazette(WA), 2 November 2018. 

Location

Address:	98 Kintail Road, Applecross RSL Memorial Hall, Applecross, 6153
State:	WA
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -32.009755 Long: 115.836969 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

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

Dedication

Source: MA, DVA