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This memorial was erected by volunteer labour at three working bees on 19th July, 26th July and 30th August 1919, on this site. Mr. Hooper, who owned the property, gave his permission for the erection of this memorial. At the first two working bees, stones from the original old treasury near this site were built into a solid base about four feet high, consisting of three different levels. At the third working bee, the granite obelisk, seven feet high, carrying a marble tablet, suitably inscribed was put in place on top of the base. This obelisk was donated by Robson & Gray, monumental masons. The memorial was unveiled on October 10th 1922 by the Mayor of Stawell, Cr. J. Paton. Cr. David Williams who accepted the memorial on behalf of the Shire.
(Victorian War Heritage Inventory)
Back To Stawell 1922Location
| Address: | Grampians Road, Illawarra, 3381 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.058028 Long: 142.723359 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Robson & Gray |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 19th July, 1919 |
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Peace Memorial
Erected July 19th 1919
On The Site Of
Treasury.
Commercial Street
Pleasant Creek.
Population In 1856
About 56,000.
