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11-November-2022
11-November-2022
Photographs supplied by Heinz Freisler

The engraved aluminium artwork commemorates sixty soldiers from the Shire of Werribee who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.

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:Art
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
Artist:Kyoko Imazu
Link:https://kyokoimazu.com/artwork/4058…

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:2016
Front Inscription

60 Fallen Soldiers (2016)

This artwork commemorates the 60 soldiers from the Shire of Werribee who fell during World War 1. Their ultimate sacrifice demonstrates the spirit of the ANZAC: mateship, loyalty, courage, love of country, integrity, endurance, faith
and strength.

Carrier pigeons are well known for their loyalty, courage and endurance. Their use in World War 1 was extensive and their impact significant. In this artwork, there are 60 carrier pigeons, each representing one of the young men lost in the war.

With pride and gratitude, we acknowledge the families of the fallen, who still reside in the City of Wyndham, their loss and their legacy.

Lest We Forget

ANZAC Day Centenary Commemorative Arts project
Commissioned by Wyndham City and Werribee RSL
Funded by the Australian Government’s ANZAC Centenary Local Arts Program
Visual artist – Kyoko Imazu
Artistic Director – Penelope Bartlau
Barking Spider Visual Theatre

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au