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War Memorial and Garden

Author

Shire of Kent

Place Number

17742
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Location

Aspendale St Nyabing

Location Details

Local Government

Kent

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1957

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 12 Jul 1997 Category 2

Category 2

Of very considerable value to the Municipality. High level of protection appropriate: provide maximum encouragement to the owner/s under the Town Planning Scheme to conserve the significance of the place; photographically record the place prior to any major development or demolition. Conservation Recommended

Statement of Significance

The War Memorial is a reminder to the town and its visitors of those who served in the World Wars. It therefore has much historical and social significance to the local community. The memorial also has aesthetic significance, being set in an attractive park and well maintained by thecommunity.

Physical Description

Rough-cut granite stone with plaque set into a low, rendered concrete block wall and flagpole.

History

Plaque reads:
In 1957 the present war memorial was unveiled. In 1991 the park was upgraded, with the Nyabing Primary School adopting the park and contributing to the design. Twenty-six trees were planted by the children at this time.

Integrity/Authenticity

Authenticity: high
Integrity: high

Condition

Good

Place Type

Garden

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other STONE Granite
Other CONCRETE Other Concrete
Other RENDER Other Render

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

09 Mar 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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