Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Barrack & Fifth St s Merredin
Location Details
Traffic Island, immediately west of Fifth Street intersection
Construction Date
Constructed from 1952
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The war memorial is of Historic and social significance.
Physical Description
The war memorial is located within a traffic island, surrounded by.a low, white painted, pipe and wire fence.
The monument itself sits on a plinth, surrounded by concrete slabs and comprises a taller central block of granite, flanked by two sturt wings. On the east side are the words "Lest we forget 1914-1918" on the central block and the names of some 72 fallen on the wings; on the west side are the words "Lest we forget 1939-1945" and the names of 22 fallen, plus a plaque commemorating fallen of later wars.
The monument is flood-lit from ground lights at the foot, on both sides.
History
Themes: Outside Influences - World Wars
Integrity/Authenticity
The monument is as constructed and has a high integrity.
Condition
Very Good
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Granite |
| Wall | METAL | Other Metal |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
03 May 1999Publish 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.