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14-June-2011 (Graeme Saunders)
14-June-2011 (Graeme Saunders)

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders / Roger Johnson / Neil Follett

The monument commemorates Aboriginal men and women of South West Victoria who have served their country since World War One. It is Victoria's first public war memorial to commemorate Aboriginal people. 

Location

Address:Merri Street, Cannon Hill, next to War memorial roundabout, Warrnambool, 3260
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.387631
Long: 142.481436
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 1st November, 2010
Front Inscription

This memorial is dedicated to all Aboriginal men and women from South West Victoria who served their country proudly along with fellow Australians since World War 1.

We say thanks to those who made the supreme sacrifice.

Wuwuurk

Left Side Inscription

Plaque :

In memory of Uncle Henry that laid the wreath on the 1st November 2010

We thank you

Right Side Inscription

Plaque :

In memory of Auntie Maisey Rose Clarke who unveiled the plaque

1st November 2010

We thank you

Plaque :

Dedicated to our people from the Southwest along with fellow Australian`s who served in all wars.

 

Source: MA
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