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Thorpdale War Memorial Obelisk

Location

Station Street, Thorpdale VIC 3835

File Number

Original Hermes No: 32368

Level

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Statement of Significance

The XXX war memorial, erected in 1921

The XXX are not significant.

How is it significant?

The XXXX 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. (HERCON criterion A)

It is socially significant as a place has strong and enduring associations with the XXX 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. (HERCON criterion G)

Group

Monuments and Memorials

Category

War Memorial