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12-September-2014 (Derek Graham)
12-September-2014 (Derek Graham)

Photographs supplied by Derek Graham / Bryan Hardy

The monument commemorates the 70 soldiers from Boyanup who served in World Wars One and Two.  It  was relocated from in front of the post office to the Memorial Park in 1955.

The memorial obelisk was originally unveiled unveiled by Mrs Simmons, Mrs Hurst and Mrs W.J.Ecclestone on the 24th November 1917 in memory of the gallant lads who left Boyanup to fight for freedom of the Empire. The memorial was erected by public subscription.
Bunbury Herald , 28th November 1917

Location

Address:South West Highway, Boyanup Memorial Park, Boyanup, 6237
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.488351
Long: 115.729688
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Link:http://www.vwma.org.au/

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 24th November, 1917
Front Inscription

Great War 1914 - 1918

The roll of honour commemorates the men of the District who served their country and those who paid the "supreme sacrifice"

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Erected by the residents of Boyanup 

In honor of the men who served for King and Empire

Plaque: 

The fallen
1939 - 1945

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Source: MA,WMR,SKP, RVWM
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au