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Newstead War Memorial

Other Name Creswick Newstead Road, Newstead Location Creswick Newstead Road NEWSTEAD, Mount Alexander Shire File Number Original Hermes No: 34903 Level -

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Statement of Significance

The Newstead War and site memorial and Creswick Newstead Road, Newstead. is aesthetically significant at a LOCAL level. It forms an importance visual focus in the Open grasses park, amongst the mature palm trees and deciduous trees that also contribute to the significance of the place.

The Newstead War Memorial, Creswick Newstead Road, Newstead, is historically significant at a LOCAL level. It is associated with the men and women who fought in the First and Second World Wars, having been unveiled in 1921.

The War Memorial, Creswick Newstead Road, Newstead, is scientifically significant at a LOCAL level. The granite construction of the pedestal, obelisk and stepped base is an example affine craftsmanship in the early 20th century.

The War Memorial, Creswick Newstead Road, Newstead, is socially significant at a LOCAL level. It is recognised and highly valued by the Newstead community for cultural, social and commemorative reasons in relation to those men and women who fought in the First and Second World Wars.

Overall, the War Memorial and site, Creswick Newstead Road, Newstead, is of LOCAL significance.