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The Kerang Memorial Municipal Chambers opened on 25th March 1927, and in the entrance porch are four bronze tablets commemorating the local residents who served in World War One. They include the names of 175 men who never returned home.
The Kerang Memorial Municipal Chambers were opened , the Memorial tablets and Honour Roll were unveiled by the Governor of Victoria ,Lord Somers , on the 25th March 1927. The Commemorative Stone was laid by the President of the Shire , Councillor Muir, who said the building was a tribute to the district’s soldiers. The buildings and furnishings had cost a little more than £10000. Later Lord Somers was entertained by a smoke social in the Fire Brigade Hall.
The Argus, Melbourne, 26th March 1927.
Location
| Address: | Victoria Street, Kerang, 3579 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.734086 Long: 143.920644 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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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: | A. C. Leith, M.C.E. |
| Monument Manufacturer: | J. C. Brockie & Sons |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 25th March, 1927 |
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This stone was laid by the President of the Shire of Kerang Cr Andrew S. Muir J.P.
To commemorate the opening of these memorial municipal chambers
25th March 1927
Honour Roll
These men laid down their lives for their King and Country in the Great War
1914 1919
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