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1920s (Australian War Memorial : H17667)
1920s (Australian War Memorial : H17667)

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The monument commemorates those from the district who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was originally unveiled to commemorate those who served in World War One. Plaques were added to the base of the monument to commemorate later conflicts. 

It is an obelisk of rusticated and polished grey granite on a two-stepped granite base.

BUNYIP - The town of Longwarry was en fete on the occasion of the unveiling of a memorial bearing the names of 110 soldiers from the district including 27 who have made the supreme sacrifice. The memorial is of Harcourt granite and 18ft. high. Addresses were delivered by Mr Mackey M.L.A. and Captain S. M Bruce. The unveiling was performed by Captain Bruce.
Argus (Melbourne), 15 November 1919.

Location

Address:Bennett & Kennedy Streets, Bennett Street Park, Longwarry, 3816
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.111719
Long: 145.768033
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 12th November, 1919
Front Inscription

Palestine

In Memoriam

[ Names ]

Their names shall live for evermore.

In memory of District soldiers sailors and nurses who by their courage self-sacrifice and devotion to duty in the Great War 1914 - 1919 kept Australia free.

Plaque :

In memory of those who served Navy - Army - Airforce in World War II 1939 - 1945

Lest We Forget

Plaque :

In memory of those who served Navy - Army - Airforce in Korea 1950 - 1953

Lest We Forget

Plaque :

In memory of those who served Navy - Army - Airforce in Vietnam 1962 - 1973

Lest We Forget

Left Side Inscription

France 

[ Names ]

Back Inscription

Gallipoli

[ Names ]

Right Side Inscription

Belgium

[ Names ]

 

Source: MA,RSLV,SKP,VWHI
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