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25-September-2013
25-September-2013
Photographs supplied by Heinz Freisler

The honour roll commemorates those from the district who served in World War One. The roll contains approximately 380 names, including two nurses and was unveiled in 1920, the same day as the war memorial. 

This honour roll was originally located at the Wyndham Council offices before being moved to the Werribee RSL.

Werribee Honor Roll Unveiled.
Brigadier-General C. H. Brand, State Commandant. unveiled the district honor roll, containing 380 names, and the memorial erected in the township to perpetuate the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the war. The memorial, which is of grey granite, contains 60 names. It cost £600, all subscribed in the district.
Ballarat Star (Vic), 16 June 1920.

Location

Address:2A Synnot Street, Werribee RSL, Werribee, 3030
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.900811
Long: 144.664917
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Honour Roll
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
Monument Manufacturer:F. K. Cox & Company (Newmarket, VIC)
Link:http://www.wyndhamhistory.net.au/co…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 12th June, 1920
Front Inscription
[ Names ]
Source: MA,SKP, VWHI
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