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The War Memorial commemorates those from the district who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. It is a concrete obelisk with render made from local clay and lime-based mortar.
The monument was renovated and new interpretive signage installed in 2015 with funding from the Australian Government’s ANZAC Centenary Local Grants Program.
War Memorial Unveiling 1921Location
| Address: | Eltham & Yarra Glen Roads, Memorial Park, Christmas Hills, 3775 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.650891 Long: 145.317583 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 |
| Designer: | C. D. Irvine (architect & builder) |
| Monument Manufacturer: | C. D. Irvine (architect & builder) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 10th December, 1921 |
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In Memory Of The Men
Of Christmas Hills
Who Laid Down Their Lives
For King And Country
In The Great War 1914 - 1919
"Greater Love Hath No Man."
CHRISTMAS HILLS MEMORIAL
The Christmas Hills Memorial was built
in honour of those who died in the First World War 1914 -18.
It was organised by the Christmas Hills Memorial Committee and funded by donations from the local community. Stanley Melbourne Bruce unveiled the memorial on 10 December 1921.
Christmas Hills and District Honor Roll
World War I 1914 - 18
Lest We Forget
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SACRIFICE AND LOSS
