Inglewood & District War MemorialPrint Page
The monument commemorates those from the town and District who served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War One.
It is an obelisk with a white marble statue of a World War One soldier standing easy and holding a rifle.
INGLEWOOD. — The unveiling of the soldiers' memorial took place on Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a very large number of people. The memorial is a handsome structure of granite, surmounted by the figure of a soldier in marble, and was erected at a cost of about £820. Inscribed on it are the names of 220 district soldiers. The unveiling ceremony was performed by Major-General Tivey, who is a native of lnglewood, and whose name appears on the memorial. Other speakers were Major Forrest, general secretary R.S.S.I. L. A., also a former resident of the borough; Chief Officer T. S. Marshall (Country Fire Brigades Board); Mr. I. J. Weaver, M.L.A., and representatives of a number of the surrounding municipalities. The mayor (Cr. Nixon) presided.
Age (Vic), 30 December 1921.
Location
Address: | Grant & Verdon Streets, Inglewood, 3517 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.574995 Long: 143.869225 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 28th December, 1921 |
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Inglewood
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Erected by the residents of Inglewood and District
In honour of those who enlisted and the memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War
1914 - 1918
Inglewood
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Kingower
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Boer War
1899 - 1902
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Inglewood
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In memory of fallen comrades.
2nd World War
1939 - 45.
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