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A monument commemorates those who served in World Wars One and Two. The Memorial,originally known as the Citizens Memorial, was erected to commemorate those who served in World War One. The memorial consists of six metre high pillar with columns and a statue of Victory.
On 11th August 2017 this monument was severly damaged in a car accident, and was broken into many pieces. Experienced heritage consultant and materials conservator, Andrew Thorn (Artcare) was engaged by Maribyrnong City Council to undertake restoration works. The memorial will be reassembled and cleaned before being signed off as structurally sound by an engineer and Council. Council has a duty of care as custodian of its Art and Civic History Collection to conserve the memorial, and the memory of all those who have served in the wars.
Location
Address: | Ballarat Road, Footscray Hill Park, Footscray, 3011 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.794348 Long: 144.900789 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Monument Manufacturer: | James Taylor & Sons (Footscray, VIC) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 12th November, 1922 |
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ERECTED
By The Citizens Of
The City of Footscray
In Honor Of The Men
Of The Municipality
Who Served In The Great War
1914-1918.
And DEDICATED
To The Men And Women
Who Served In The
Second Great War
1939- 1945.