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The Cenotaph commemorates those who have served in the various 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. The names of those who served in World War Two were added to the memorial at a later date.
In 2010, a plaque was added to commemorate those who have served in all conflicts. This cenotaph and the land on which it stands were gifted from the estate of Alfred Deakin, former Prime Minister of Australia.
At 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon Captain Joynt, V.C., will unveil a war memorial at Point Lonsdale. The memorial, which is an obelisk on a cement base, was presented by Mrs Alfred Deakin, and occupies a commanding position overlooking the Port Phillip heads. The names of all the men who enlisted at Point Lonsdale are engraved in brass. A detachment of men from Queenscliff will form a guard of honor.
Herald (Melbourne), 30 December 1925.
Location
| Address: | Glaneuse & Kirk Roads, Point Lonsdale, 3225 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.283522 Long: 144.610167 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 31st December, 1925 |
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Lest We Forget
"Greater Love Hath No Man"
[ Names ]
1939 - 45
[ Names ]
Plaque:
This cenotaph is in honour of all those who served and in sacred memory of those who did not return from all conflicts
Crimean War Boer War World War I
World War II Korea Malaysia
Vietnam Timor Iraq
Afghanistan Peacekeepers
Enlisted
[ Names ]
1914 1918
Enlisted
[ Names ]
1939 - 1945
Plaque :
This cenotaph and the land on which it stands were gifted from the estate of Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of
Australia for use by the local community by his wife Mrs Pattie Deakin.
The property is named `Ballara` meaning `Place Of Rest` and is derived from the Aboriginal word for Ballarat, Deakin`s Federal seat.
Later, Sir Thomas White, the Deakin`s son-in-law, who served in the Australian Flying Corps during WWI donated the
WW II plaque.
In 2010 the central plaque was updated to cover all conflicts and peacekeeping actions in which Australian servicemen served.
