Calivil War MemorialPrint Page
The monument of polished granite and bronze was erected by the residents of Calivil to commemorates those who served in World War One. Mrs G. Humbert whose two sons had died unveiled the monument.
Funds were received in 2013 to add a plaque to those men and women of the district who had served in World War Two and the Vietnam War.
Bendigo And District. A handsome memorial of polished granite and bronze ,erected by the residents of Calival as a tribute to the soldlers from the district who served in the war, was unveiled on Wednesday. Mrs. G. Humbert, whose two sons made the supreme sacrifice, performed the ceremony of unveiling. Sir John Quick, Mr. Weaver, M.L.A.,and Mr. G. Rolling, vice-president, and Mr. W. T. Carter, secretary, of the Bendigo branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, and Mr. B. Hyett, president of the Fathers' Association, were present, and addressed the gathering, which was the largest yet seen in the district. The ladies entertained the returned soldiers at a dinner, and subsequently Miss Kentish unveiled an honour roll in the public hall of Calivil footballers who served in the war.
Argus (Melbourne), 6 May 1920.
Location
Address: | Prairie West Road, Calivil Recreation Reserve, Calivil, 3573 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.299067 Long: 144.071806 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Monument Manufacturer: | Henderson (Melbourne, VIC) |
Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 5th May, 1920 |
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Erected by the residents of Calivil and District
In honor of the men who volunteered their services for the defence of the Empire in the Great War
1914 - 1919.
Plaque :
Calivil District Roll of Honor
Second World War 1939 - 1945
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Lest We Forget
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Plaque :
To honour those from the East Loddon Shire who served in Vietnam
1962 - 1975
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A. I. F.
In Memoriam
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