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Melton War Memorial commemorates those who have served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The memorial was originally erected in memory of those from the district who served in World War One. Additional plaques have been added to the memorial to commemorate later conflicts.
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The Red Cross Volunteer Motor Corps' health runs for the troops in the military hospitals for this week are:—Glenroy: Thursday, August 19; to be entertained by the Northern Golf Club. Melton (via Keilor): Sunday, August 22; to be entertained by the soldiers' entertainment committee. This is a special trip to take the patients from Caulfleld Hospital to be present at the unveiling of the Melton Soldiers' Memorial.
Table Talk (Melbourne) 19 August 1920.
Table Talk (Melbourne) 19 August 1920.
Location
Address: | 255 High Street, Outside Mechanics Institute , Melton, 3337 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.684167 Long: 144.580278 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 22nd August, 1920 |
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Front Inscription
Melton District Heroes
Great War 1914 -1918
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Lest We Forget.
Left Side Inscription
Melton District Heroes
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Plaque:
Korea
1950 -1953
Back Inscription
Melton District Heroes
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Plaque:
In memory of fallen comrades
1939 -1945
Korea
South East Asia
Lest We Forget
Right Side Inscription
Source: MA,RSLV,SKP, VWHIMelton District Heroes
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