Briagolong War Memorial, Briagolong, Victoria, Australia

Briagolong War Memorial

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Location	ANZAC Park, Avon Street, Briagolong, Wellington - Victoria, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	3 granite obelisks The memorial was officially unveiled on the 29th January 1921 by Mrs Mills in front of a large gathering. In the cavity of the die stone of the pedestal a document had been placed in a leaden casket and hermetically sealed. The words contained in the document are :- "This monument was erected by the people of Briagolong in memory of the brave lads of this district who took part in the Great European War, 1914-19. The following committee carried out this work: Cr. Noble, G. O. Bennett, T.X. Feely, R. W. Noble, G. Atkinson, W. E. Kelly, A. J. Bryant, Mesdames R. Linaker, R. M'Innes, B. Short, with Cr. Kelly president; F. Hickey, treasurer; A. Bennett, hon. secretary; T. Rayment, original hon. secretary." Briagolong, Dec. A.D. 1920, in the reign of George V., King of Great Britain and Ireland, and of the Dominions beyond the seas." Gippsland Times, 31 January 1931. Read more...
Built	Not yet discovered
Opened	29 January 1921 by John Mills
Inscription	To commemorate the action of the men who took part in the Great European War 1914 – 1919. This stone was erected 1920. Plaque : This tablet is erected as a tribute to a friend of the soldiers Mrs John Mills who unveiled this monument January 1921. Left Side Inscription Killed in action Our lives were given that you might be free [ Names ] Pillar : Our Immortal Dead [ Names ] Right Side Inscription Returned men who fought in freedom`s cause [ Names ] Pillar : A grateful tribute to the gallant men and women who gave glorious service in the war for world`s freedom 1939 - 1945
Condition	Good