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The monument commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in World Wars One and Two. It was originally erected to commemorate the soldiers from the Shire of Wannon who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.
It is an obelisk surmounted by a white marble statue of a World War One soldier with arms reversed. The polished grey granite pillar stands on a 2-stepped granite base on a concrete base.
The soldiers' memorial monument at Coleraine, is 17ft. in height, and stands in front of the courthouse. On the face of the die is the following inscription:— "This monument is raised and dedicated to the memory of the heroic soldiers from the Shire of Wannon, who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War, 1914- 1919. For King and Country and the cause of right. Erected by the residents of Coleraine and district, A.D. 1921." Then follow the names of one sister and 54 soldiers.
Weekly Times (Melbourne), 25 June 1921.
Location
| Address: | 78 Whyte Street, Coleraine, 3315 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.598157 Long: 141.691589 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1921 |
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This monument is raised and dedicated to the memory of the heroic soldiers from the Shire of Wannon who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War
1914- 1919
For King and Country and the cause of right
Erected by residents of Coleraine and District
A.D. 1921
Dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
1939 - 1945
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