Hume & Hovell memorial monument
106 Rennie Street, LARA VIC 3212 - Property No 283124
Statement of Significance
A Listed - State Significance
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Hume and Hovell monument adjacent to 106 Rennie Street fronting Princes Freeway is historically significant at a STATE level. It is associated with the explorers, Hume and Hovell, and their explorations that helped lead to the development of European settlement in Australia.
The Hume and Hovell monument adjacent to 106 Rennie Street fronting Princes Freeway is scientifically significant at a LOCAL level. It illustrates craftsmanship in the rough-faced granite obelisk, pedestal, capping and base.
The Hume and Hovell monument adjacent to 106 Rennie Street fronting Princes Freeway is socially significant at a LOCAL level. It is recognised and valued by the community for historical and cultural reasons.
Overall, the Hume and Hovell monument adjacent to 106 Rennie Street fronting Princes Freeway is of LOCAL significance.
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HUME AND HOVELL MONUMENT
Victorian Heritage Register H1547 -
CANTERBURY ROAD EAST HOUSE SITE
Victorian Heritage Inventory -
Hume & Hovell memorial monument
Greater Geelong City
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