Great War Cenotaph - Brighton, Victoria
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bucketeer
S 37° 55.553 E 144° 59.197
55H E 323043 N 5800497
Set overlooking Port Philip this monument was dedicated to those that served in war.
Waymark Code: WM9VWN
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 10/02/2010
Views: 10
Built from sandstone with a granite base this impressive cenotaph was designed architects Irwin & Stephenson, with sculptures by Paul Montford.
The wall behind the cenotaph has 3 cast brass panels containing the names of local servicemen and women who died in all wars between the Boer War (1902) & the Malaysian Conflict (1966).
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 04/17/1927
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: City of Brighton
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Australia/New Zealand
Physical Address of Monument:
Brighton Beach Gardens
Esplanade
Brighton, Vic Australia
3186
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Website for this Monument: Not listed
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