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The garden contains granite obelisks with plaques commemorating those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved, and community organisations who have supported them.
Location
Address: | Mostyn Street, RSL, Castlemaine, 3450 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.065905 Long: 144.217721 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Garden |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Plaque :
Castlemaine District Vietnam Veterans.
Honour the dead but fight like hell for the living
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This plaque is placed as a tribute to all National Service personnel for their service in Australia`s military forces 1951 - 1972.
Service to the Nation
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In recognition of those who, by their determination formed the Returned Soldiers Club of Castlemaine (later known as the Castlemaine Sub-Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A.) November 1917.
Founding President : Colonel J. W. B. Field
Founding Secretary : Sgt Major R. Mason D.C.M.
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Red Cross Australia - Castlemaine Communication and Transport assistance over many years
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Formed 1934. This plaque is to recognise the dedication and unselfish service to the Castlemaine R&SL Sub-Branch by members of the Castlemaine R&SL Ladies Auxiliary
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This plaque is an acknowledgement of the dedicated assistance given by the Salvation Army Red Shield Officers and Personel whilst served with the Australian Armed Forces throughout the World
(Front Plaques)
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Castlemaine Legacy Group
This plaque Commemorates 50 years of Dedicated service to the Widows of our returned Servicemen 1957 -2007
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Legacy Laurel Club
Established 1997 for the support, comfort and friendship, of all war widows within the Mount Alexander Shire Lest We Forget
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This plaque has been installed by the Castlemaine R&SL Sub-Branch to acknowledge the support of Mount Granite Quarries V & V Oliver 2007
Plaque :
We Do Not Forget.
Castlemaine Fathers Association
1918 - 1970
In remembrance of their role during times of conflict providing support for their serving children and each other. We do not forget
Plaque :
Young at Heart
Mount Alexander Day Club
Commenced June 19th 2007 Companionship and enjoyment for all citizens of Mount Alexander Shire. Proudly supported by Department of Veterans` Affairs and Castlemaine R&SL Sub-Branch
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The Castlemaine R&SL Sub-Branch thanks the following donors for their support of this Memorial Garden.
D & D Clark R & A Applebee Bradley Family B & M Thornbury M & B OAG Castlemaine Legacy Laurel Club A & M Allen G & B Ralph H J & J Hill B D Templar S Cawthan T & B Collins L & F Gliddon K & V Falconer M & H Douglas L/ACW M Montrose
Plaque : In Honour Of Sgt. W. Peeler V.C.
Plaque: Eric Harrison 10.08.1886 ~ 05.09.1945 Aviator, Born in Castlemaine, who established Australia`s first air base at Point Cook and made the country`s first military flight on 1st March 1914 Known as the Father of the RAAF