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The monument commemorates those from the District who served in World War One and World War Two. It was originally erected to commemorate those from the District who served in World War One. 

Mickleham, Thursday. A monument of Harcourt granite, raised to the memory of 19 district soldiers, was unveiled Mrs. W. H. Poole, wife of the president of the Broadmeadows Shire, assisted by Brigadier-General Brand, in the presence of a large assemblage. It is claimed to be the first memorial of the kind erected in Victoria.

Location

Address:Mickleham & Mount Ridley Roads, Mickleham, 3064
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.562778
Long: 144.876944
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 19th June, 1919
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Front Inscription

In honor of the brave men who enlisted from this District to serve in the Great War

1914 - 1918

For God and Country

Also for the men and women who served in the Second World War

1939 - 1945

Left Side Inscription
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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,RSLV,SKP
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