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Morwell War Memorial

Location

Cnr. Elgin and Tarwin Streets, Morwell VIC 3840

File Number

Original Hermes No: 119827

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Morwell World War I memorial was constructed in 1921 and originally located at the intersection of Commercial Road and Station Street before being re-located to its present site. It comprises a tall granite obelisk on a rough hewn granite base that is surmounted by a statue of soldier holding a gun. It is surrounded by rough hewn granite piers connected by a single link of chain.

How is it significant?
The Morwell World War I memorial is of local historic significance to Latrobe City.

Why is it significant?
The Morwell World War I memorial is historically and socially significant as the memorial to locals who enlisted in the World Wars. It demonstrates the impact of the conflicts upon the district. (RNE A.4, D.2 and G.1)

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