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27-October-2020
27-October-2020
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The Place of Reflection lists the names of those from Leongatha and District (the West Riding of the then Woorayl Shire) who enlisted for World War One and was dedicated on the 31st January 2016.  There are 371 men and one woman listed. The Place of Reflection is located just inside the Pioneer Gates entrance to the Recreation Reserve. 

It is a gazebo like structure with seating and information boards containing plaques listing the names of those who served in World War One and information on the Avenue of Honour. 

Location

Address:Roughead Street, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Leongatha, 3953
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.469042
Long: 145.949697
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 31st January, 2016
Front Inscription

PLACE OF REFLECTION
AVENUE OF HONOUR
   INFORMATION 

Plaque:
The Great War 
Avenue of Honour - Leongatha
Place of Reflection

Dedicated on 31st January 2016 by RSL State President
Major General David McLaclan AO (Retd)
To commemorate the service personnel of this
District who served in the Great War. 

Source: MA
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