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Location:
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Cannon Hill, Liebig and Merri Streets WARRNAMBOOL, WARRNAMBOOL CITY, 3280
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Local Government Area:
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WARRNAMBOOL CITY
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Heritage Type:
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, Statue
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Description:
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The Warrnambool War Memorial was unveiled on Anzac Day 1926, after years of dispute within the community. It was funded by public subscription and placed on Cannon Hill, a prominent site in the town. The monument is 38 feet tall, made largely of granite with a digger soldier at its base (described as having an expression of infinite sadness on his stern face). The column is topped by an angel of peace made from Italian marble. The names of 1100 First World War soldiers who
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Year Construction Started:
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1926
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Conflicts Commemorated:
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First World War 1914-18
Second World War 1939-45
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