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Williamstown War Memorial

Location

Nelson Place and Ferguson Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City

File Number

Original Hermes No: 15142

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Statement of Significance

What is Significant? /n

The Williamstown War Memorial comprising the World War 1 memorial erected in 1925, the World War 2 flagpoles erected in 1945 and the associated poplar trees and hedges, situated in the central median at the intersection of Ferguson Street and Nelson Place, Williamstown.

How is it Significant? /n

The Williamstown War Memorial is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant? /n

Historically, it is significant as the major memorial erected by the City of Williamstown to commemorate World War 1. The siting of the memorial close to the port reflects the maritime history of the city. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)

Socially, it is significant for its strong associations with the local community as the focus of Anzac Day and Armistice Day commemorations within the city (AHC criterion G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as the finest example of an Interwar memorial within the municipality, which emphasizes the civic character of this key intersection at the heart of Williamstown. (AHC criterion E1)

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