Carisbrook War MemorialPrint Page
The monument was unveiled by Brigadier General C. H. Brand on February 2nd, 1921. It contains the names of those from the District who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. At a later date, those who died in service or were killed in action in the South African (Boer) War and World War Two were commemorated.
SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL. A handsome obelisk composed of Harcourt granite and 18ft. 6in. high has been erected by the residents of Carisbrook and district in memory of their soldiers who fell in the war. Of the 87 who enlisted in this small community, 23 made the greal sacrifice. The names of the latter are engraved upon Hie memorial in letters of gold. The unveiling ceremony was performed by Brigadie Generral Brand, the State Commandant who came up especially from Melbourne for the purpose. The dedication was performed by the Rev H. Whitworth, Church of England.
Ballarat Star (Vic), 8 February 1921.
Location
Address: | Pyrenees Highway, Carisbrook, 3464 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.050778 Long: 143.812773 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Monument Manufacturer: | Gwilym & Son (Maryborough, VIC) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 2nd February, 1921 |
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In memory of the brave and noble dead of Carisbrook and District
1914 - 1919
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Pass not this stone in sorrow but in pride and may you live as nobly as they died
1939 - 1945
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Lest We Forget
Unveiled by Brig. Gen Brand
Feb 2nd 1921
Boer War
1899 - 1902
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