Local Government
Carnamah
Region
Midwest
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Location
Cnr MacPherson & Yarra Sts Carnamah
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1931
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Nov 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The War Memorial has local historic significance for its association with the two world wars. Further the site has social significance as a reminder of the local people who lost their lives during the wars. The Memorial is representative of other War Memorials in country towns in terms of its scale, form and prominent location.
Physical Description
Located on a prominent site in the Carnamah townsite, the War Memorial is a granite plinth set in a small garden. Standing on a three tiered base, the memorial is 3 XA metres high and tapered to the top. Four similar but smaller granite plinths are located in front (to the east) of the memorial. These
originally surrounded the memorial and were linked by a chain. Cement slabs surround the memorial.
The white marble plaque on the memorial has the names in black letters of those who gave their lives in the two world wars from both Carnamah and Coorow.
History
The War Memorial was built in 1931 by public subscription. At that time the towns of Coorow and Carnamah were jointly administered. (Local Information Sheet)
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.R. Heydon "Westward to the Sea" | Carnamah Historical Society | 1988 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Marble |
| Other | STONE | Granite |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
22 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.