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Westmeadows War Memorial
Raleigh St WESTMEADOWS, HUME CITY

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Statement of Significance

Recommended Level of Significance: Local

The old Broadmeadows war memorial is of local historical significance as it demonstrates (as do all such local memorials) the very high level of volunteerism from small rural community of Broadmeadows. It is also an important component of the historic Westmeadows precinct

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    • Historical Australian Themes

      Westmeadows War Memorial - Historical Australian Themes

      PAHT: 8 Developing Australia's Cultural Life

      subtheme: 8.8 Remembering the fallen

      Physical Description 1

      Westmeadows War Memorial - Physical Description 1

      Tapered stone obelisk set among mature trees near the Foresters hall. The memorial is a common obelisk type constructed from a yellow-tinged granite, possibly from a local source such as Gellibrand Hill. The tapered square column surmounts a splayed plinth and is inscribed with the names of about two dozen men who fought in the First World War. The top of the monument has a castelated form.

      Integrity

      Westmeadows War Memorial - Integrity

      In good condition and complete.

      Veterans Description for Public

      Westmeadows War Memorial - Veterans Description for Public

      The Westmeadows War Memorial was originally erected in the middle of the intersection of Raleigh and Fawkner Streets by the people of Broadmeadows, with funds raised on public subscription. The memorial is a tapered stone obelisk constructed from a yellow-tinged granite, possibly from a local source such as Gellibrand Hill. The tapered square column surmounts a splayed plinth and is inscribed with the names of about two dozen men who fought in the First World War. Some time in the 1970s or 80s it was relocated to the community park near the Foresters hall on Raleigh Street, when the roads were reconstructed and is now set among mature trees opposite the Westmeadows Tavern.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Hume - Hume Heritage Study (fmr Shire of Broadmeadows)

      Author: Owen Ford, Gary Vines, Graeme Butler & Assoc., Francine Gilfedder & Assoc.
      Year: 2000
      Grading:

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