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05-October-2013
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The monument was erected by the citizens of Geelong West to commemorate those who served in World War One.
The memorial was unveiled by the Governor, Lord Somers on the 18th September 1927. The memorial, which is a flagstaff set in a marble base with bronze reliefs, was erected at a cost of £750. The memorial was dedicated by the Reverend J.J. Booth.
The Argus, 13th September 1927.
Location
| Address: | 153 Pakington St , In front of Town Hall , Geelong West, 3218 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.140927 Long: 144.347996 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 |
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| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
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| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th September, 1927 |
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Front Inscription
For King and Country
The Great War
1914 ·1918
Left Side Inscription
Palestine
Back Inscription
France
Erected by the citizens of Geelong West
Right Side Inscription
Gallipoli
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,SKP,VWHIMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
