Whittlesea War Memorial Statue

Laurel Street WHITTLESEA, Whittlesea City

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Statement of Significance

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  • Historical Australian Themes

    Whittlesea War Memorial Statue - Historical Australian Themes

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    Integrity

    Whittlesea War Memorial Statue - Integrity

    Good

    Physical Conditions

    Whittlesea War Memorial Statue - Physical Conditions

    Good

    Physical Description 1

    Whittlesea War Memorial Statue - Physical Description 1

    Elements
    Monument and Cypress and Ash windrow.

    Veterans Description for Public

    Whittlesea War Memorial Statue - Veterans Description for Public

    The Whittlesea War Memorial Statue, on Laurel Street at the foot of Church Street, was the second of three memorials erected by Whittlesea's residents following the First World War. The first was a Church of England Memorial Hall and the third a Memorial Arch. A fundraising committee raised the funds for the statue, largely through the efforts of Cr. J. Cornfoot and Mary Lockwood. The unveiling ceremony took place on 20th April 1926. The Advertiser outlined the arrangements for the unveiling as follows:

    "The soldier's monument in the main street is finished and awaiting the unveiling ceremony. It is a fine piece of work with the Digger standing "at ease". On Tuesday next 20th instant at 3.00 p.m., a monument to perpetuate the memory of fallen soldiers will be unveiled at Whittlesea by Brigadier-General Elliot, CB, CMG, DSO, DCM. Parliamentary representatives of the district - William Angliss, MLC and W.L. Russell Clark and W. Everard, MLA will attend and James McRae, Chief Inspector will represent the Education Department. Children will be entertained by the committee and will be present during addresses".

    The granite base of the statue contains the names of those who served from the Whittlesea district, including those killed. The monument stands in an cypress and ash avenue adding to its prominence and emphasising this intersection as the town focus.

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Heritage Study and Grading

    Whittlesea - City of Whittlesea Heritage Study

    Author: Meredith Gould Architects Pty Ltd
    Year: 1990
    Grading: C

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