Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
Lot 229 Peel Tce Busselton
Busselton
South West
Constructed from 1919, Constructed from 1920
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Sep 2006 | Category 4 | |
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 | ||
Busselton War Memorial has cultural heritage significance as the memorial to those who loss their lives during the World War I, World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. The significance was attributed to the bravery of men of farming or milling origin enlisting to serve at war. Its strategic location at the intersection of Queen Street and Albert Street in Victoria Square makes it an important visual landmark and contributes to a community’s sense of place. It is also significant as a work of renowned sculptor Pietro Porcelli.
A cenotaph style war memorial. A bronze, limestone statue that sits on a stone platform inscribed with words ‘Honour the Brave ‘ and ‘The Heroic Dead’. It was built to commemorate the heroic deeds of those who fought for liberty and freedom during the World War I, World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War . The memorial measures 600 by 1500 mm and has 4 sides to it. It sits at the end of a formally landscaped brick- paved path surrounded by colourful flowers of various species.
The Memorial was unveiled by General Sir W. M. Bart Birdwood on 6 January 1920 and was executed by renowned sculptor Pietro Porcelli.
High Degree/High Degree Integrity Notes: The place retains a high degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The place retains a high degree of authenticity.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souvenir Programme of the Unveiling of Busselton Soldiers. | January 1920 | ||
| Department of the Premier and Cabinet website at; http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/43108/20040708/www.anzac.dpc.wa.gov.au/index4b09.html?fuseaction=memorial_ register.memorial-item&mem=142 |
Historic site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Donnybrook Sandstone |
| Other | METAL | Bronze |
| Other | STONE | Limestone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
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