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The memorial park was originally established to commemorate those who served in World War One.
BIRCHIP, Friday.— Birchip children had with them for their Empire day celebrations Lord Somers, who, with Lady Somers, visited Birchip and Wycheproof today. Their Excellencies were met at the railway station by the shire president and councillors, a local scout troop forming a guard of honor. At the shire hall they were presented with an illuminated address by the shire president (Mr. Rickard). Lord Somers officially opened and named the Birchip shire soldiers' memorial park, where another guard of honor was formed of district returned soldiers. At the school the Governor delivered an address to the scholars.
Age (Melbourne), 23 May 1931.
Location
| Address: | Cumming Avenue, Birchip, 3483 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.981503 Long: 142.917932 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 22nd May, 1931 |
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Birchip Shire
Soldiers
Memorial Park
Officially Opened And Named
On The 22nd Day Of May 1931,
By His Excellency The Governor,
Lord Somers, K.C.M.G. D.S.O. M.C.
Committee
Cr. J. Lockwood, J. P. President
Cr. R. J. Barber J. P.
Cr. W. H. Bolden.
D. W. Paine, ESQ.
J. H. Lester Esq. Secretary.
