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Photographs supplied by Kent Watson / Graeme Saunders

The monument is a granite obelisk which commemorates 17 servicemen who died in service or were killed in action, and those who served in World War One.

Originally erected to commemorate World War One, plaques have been added to commemorate other conflicts.

Location

Address:Main Street, Mechanics Institute, Birregurra, 3242
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.336944
Long: 143.785
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
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Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
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Monument Manufacturer:Wilson Brothers
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:
Front Inscription

Erected in honour of the Birregurra District residents who responded to the Empire`s call in the Great War

1914 - 19.

The Fallen

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Left Side Inscription

Plaque :

In grateful recognition of the men and women from this district who served their country on active duty or at home, as combatants or as peacekeepers, during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and conflicts in Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam,
Iraq, East Timor and Afghanistan.

Lest We Forget

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Back Inscription

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Right Side Inscription

Korean War

1950-1953 Active Service

1953 - 1956 Peacekeeping

Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,RSLV,VMR,SKP
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