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Guildford Avenue of Honour

Other Name Midland Highway, Guildford (Township) Location Midland Highway GUILDFORD, Mount Alexander Shire File Number Original Hermes No: 35391 Level -

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Statement of Significance

The Avenue of Honour, Midland Highway, Guildford, is aesthetically significant at a LOCAL level. The long span of plane trees forms an important visual quality and a significant urban focus in this area of the Guildford Township. After the First World War, avenues of honour became a state-wide trend.

The War Memorial and Avenue of Honour, Midland Highway, Guildford, are historically significant at a LOCAL level. They are associated with the men and women who fought in the First and Second World Wars, including the father of Ron Barassi, renowned former V.F.L. footballer and coach, and businessman.

The War Memorial and Avenue of Honour, Midland Highway, Guildford, are socially significant at a LOCAL level. They are recognised and highly valued by the Guildford 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 Avenue of Honour, Midland Highway, Guildford, are of LOCAL significance.