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The Cenotaph was originally erected to commemorate those from the city of St Kilda who served in World War One. A plaque commemorating those who served in World War Two was added at a later date.
Location
Address: | Jacka Boulevarde, Catani Gardens, St Kilda, 3182 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.862793 Long: 144.972116 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Designer: | G. H. Alsop (architect) , J. C. Aisbett (assistant architect) |
Monument Manufacturer: | H. B. Corben & Sons (Clifton Hill, VIC) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th April, 1925 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,RSLV,VMR,SKPThe Great War
1914 - 1918
Erected by the citizens of St Kilda
In honour of all from this city who served and in grateful remembrance of those who gave their lives for King & Empire
Plaque :
The path of duty be the way to glory.
Plaque :
To commemorate those men and women who served their country and paid the supreme sacrifice during the 1939 - 45 war
Plaque :
This memorial was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor-General the Right Honourable Baron Forster, P.C., G.C.M.G.
ANZAC Day 1925
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