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Neerim War Memorial

Location

2626 Main Neerim Road, NEERIM VIC 3831

File Number

Original Hermes No: 32303

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Neerim World War I memorial, erected in 1923, at 2626 Main Neerim Road, Neerim.

How is it significant?
The Neerim War memorial is of local historic and social significance to Baw Baw Shire.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it is significant as a one of a series of memorials erected after World War One that provides tangible evidence of the impact of that conflict upon local communities. (Criterion A)

It is socially significant as a place has strong and enduring associations with the Neerim community and remains the focus of remembrance day commemorations. The enduring connection is demonstrated by the memorials to other conflicts that have been added to the memorial over time. (Criterion G)

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