Essendon War MemorialPrint Page
The large obelisk which commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
It was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. Additional plaques have been added to commemorate later conflicts.
Brigadier-General Elliott will unveil the city of Essendon memorial to fallen soldiers on ANZAC morning, at 11 o`clock. Returned soldiers, dads and the 58th Infantry Battalion will parade from the memorial hall, Holmes-road at 10.30am. Special accommodation at the ceremony will be provided for parents of deceased soldiers.
The Age (Melbourne), 13 April 1929.
Location
Address: | Mount Alexander Road, Queens Park, Moonee Ponds, 3039 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.76 Long: 144.92 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 25th April, 1929 |
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City of Essendon
1914 - 1918
Erected by the citizens of Essendon as a tribute to the fallen.
Plaque :
Commemorating 90th Year anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli
The ANZAC Spirit Continues
"Lest We Forget"
August 2005
Plaque :
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
Lest We Forget.
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
Plaque :
In memory of Peace Keepers - Peacemakers
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
In remembrance of the men and women who died in the cause of freedom
1939 - 1945.
Pass the lamp from hand to hand that their brave blood was not shed in vain.
Lest We Forget
President Secretary
A. C. Topp R. W. Fursdon
Plaque :
Commemorating VP Day
60th Anniversary of the end of WWII
To those who served and to those who paid the supreme sacrifice.
"Lest We Forget"
August 2005
Plaque :
This plaque commemorates the sacrifice given by the Australian Defence Forces during the following wars
Korea 1950 - 1953
Malaya 1948 - 1960
Borneo 1962 - 1966
South Vietnam 1962 - 1975
Lest We Forget