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The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
It contains the foundation stone and memorial plaque from the original cenotaph and Returned Service League (RSL) Hall in High Street.
Location
Address: | High Street & Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton, 3147 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.864272 Long: 145.085324 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 25th March, 1956 |
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Left Side Inscription
This stone was laid by His Worship the Mayor of Camberwell Cr. W. G. Boundy J.P.
March 25th 1956
`Lest We Forget`
A. A. Ebdin President
Right Side Inscription
Source: MA,RSLV,SKP,VWHIPlaque :
Greater love hath no one than that they lay down their life for another
This memorial commemorates the lives of the men and women who served Australia in times of war.
It includes a memorial plaque and the foundation stone taken from a cenotaph and RSL Hall formerly near this site
The City of Boroondara Mayor, Councillor Keith Walter
18 July 1997
Plaque :
Lest We Forget
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