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The monument commemorates those from the District who served in World War One and World War Two. It was originally erected to commemorate those from the District who served in World War One.
Mickleham, Thursday. A monument of Harcourt granite, raised to the memory of 19 district soldiers, was unveiled Mrs. W. H. Poole, wife of the president of the Broadmeadows Shire, assisted by Brigadier-General Brand, in the presence of a large assemblage. It is claimed to be the first memorial of the kind erected in Victoria.
Location
Address: | Mickleham & Mount Ridley Roads, Mickleham, 3064 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.562778 Long: 144.876944 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 19th June, 1919 |
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Front Inscription
In honor of the brave men who enlisted from this District to serve in the Great War
1914 - 1918
For God and Country
Also for the men and women who served in the Second World War
1939 - 1945
Left Side Inscription
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Back Inscription
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Right Side Inscription
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Source: MA,RSLV,SKP[ Names ]
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