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War Memorial

Author

Shire of Waroona

Place Number

18403
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Location

South Western Hwy Waroona

Location Details

Local Government

Waroona

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1959

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 28 May 2019

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 26 Jul 2020

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Nov 1995 Category 2

Category 2

Considerable Significance Very important to the heritage of the locality.

Statement of Significance

The only monument to the Two Great Wars which is a reminder of those local men/women who were involved in war and lost their lives

Physical Description

A simple brick construction approx 2m high with Les We Forget on the base. Flanked by shrubs and trees and two flagpoles. Opened in 1959, the memorial was made possible through an appeal.

History

The War Memorial was officially unveiled on 8 November 1959 made possible through an appeal.

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Cultural activities
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

07 Dec 2007

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Approved

Last Update

15 Apr 2021

Disclaimer

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