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WAR MEMORIALS

Location Port Fairy-Hamilton Road Byaduk-Penshurst Road BYADUK, Southern Grampians Shire File Number 214 Level Stage 2 study complete

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Statement of Significance

How is it significant?
The Byaduk War Memorials are of historic, social and aesthetic significance to the township of Byaduk and the Southern Grampians Shire.

Why is it significant?
The Byaduk War Memorials are of historic significance because they commemorates at a local level some of the most important events in the national history of Australia and especially the roles of those from the community who served and died.
They are of social significance as the focus of acts of commemoration such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, and as a place of homage for the community.
They are of aesthetic significance for their use of traditional form, style and iconography to express deep meaning. This significance is enhanced by the setting and location, in the centre of the township.