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The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It is a white marble soldier statue on a polished grey granite column on a 2-stepped granite base.
It was originally unveiled by the Earl of Stradbroke on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1921 to commemorate those who served in World War One. The names of those who served in World War Two were added at a later date.
Location
Address: | Godfrey & Station Streets, Post Office, Boort, 3537 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.1162 Long: 143.722629 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Monument Manufacturer: | H. B. Corben & Sons (Clifton Hill, VIC) |
Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 11th November, 1921 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,RSLV, VWHI In honour of those who enlisted
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In memory of those who have fallen
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1939 - 1945
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Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au