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The monument commemorates those who served in World War One, World War Two, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. It was originally erected by the residents of Merino and District to commemorate World War One.
The memorial was unveiled in front of a large crowd by the Governor, Sir Arthur Stanley, KCMG on the 28th December 1918. About 250 people travelled by special train from Casterton to attend the event.
The Ballarat Courier, 31st December 1918.
Location
Address: | Maud & High Streets , Merino, 3310 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.718584 Long: 141.548022 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
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Monument Manufacturer: | W. T. Dale (Casteron, VIC) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 28th December, 1918 |
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Honour the Brave
Erected by the residents of Merino & District.
In honour of those brave men who so gallantly answered the Empire`s call & fought in the Great War.
The following have made the supreme sacrifice
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Unveiled by His Excellency, the Hon. Sir Arthur Stanley, K.C.M.G., Governor of Victoria,
28th Dec 1918.
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Plaque:
Korean War
1950 -1953 1953 - 1956
Active Service Peacekeeping
Plaque:
In memory of all who fell in the Vietnam War
1962 - 1973
Honour the Brave
The following have made the supreme sacrifice
World War Two
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Plaque:
The flag pole was restored with money raised by the Australian Red Cross Merino Unit
2005
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