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Wyalkatchem War Memorial

Author

Shire of Wyalkatchem

Place Number

14326
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Location

Honour Av Wyalkatchem

Location Details

R13347 Lot 74

Local Government

Wyalkatchem

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1988

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 30 Sep 2005

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Mar 2004 Category 1

Category 1

Highest level of protection appropriate. Recommended for entry into the State Register of Heritage Places. Provide maximum encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place.

Statewide War Memorial Survey Completed 01 May 1996

Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

A permanent reminder of local residents who gave their lives during wars.

Physical Description

The site is flat undeveloped ground with sparse immature native plantings. Various memorabilia are located throughout the park. The memorial is a single granite obelisk located on a brick paved platform. Retained by a limestone perimeter that is raised approximately 0.450 metres off the ground. War Memorial was built in 1988 and the archway in 1986.

History

Erected in 1988.

Integrity/Authenticity

High Degree
No additions.

Condition

Excellent

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Wyalkatchem, A History of the District".

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Architectural Styles

Style
Vernacular

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other STONE Granite

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

15 Aug 2000

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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