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28-August-2013
28-August-2013

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The monument was erected in 1970 to commemorate those from the district who served in World War Two.

The memorial which originally stood at the Memorial Drive on Dooen Road was relocated to the entrance of the Memorial Drive at Sawyer Park and rededicated in 2006. 

Location

Address:Memorial Drive, Horsham, 3400
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.722234
Long: 142.202838
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1970
Front Inscription

HORSHAM & DISTRICT 
WORLD WAR 11
MEMORIAL DRIVE

Plaque :

WORLD WAR 11 MEMORIAL

This Memorial Was Established In 1970 And Was
Previously Situated In Dooen Road,
Horsham To Recognise The WWII Service By Citizens
Of Horsham And District Community.

The Horsham Returned Services League And
Horsham Rural City Council Relocated It To This
Position In 2006 To Form The Entrance To
Memorial Drive.
Rededicated Remembrance Day 11th November 2006

Source: MA,RSLV,SKP,VWHI
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