Local Government
Greater Geraldton
Region
Midwest
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Location
12 Jose St Mullewa
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Dec 2015 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Jun 2014 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
Statement of Significance
The Mullewa War Memorial has high historic and social significance for the Mullewa community as a place of
remembrance and assembly. The place has some aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and
the setting of the adjacent Mullewa Town Hall.
Physical Description
Located in the forecourt immediately to the east of the Mullewa Town Hall, the War Memorial comprises a
simple granite obelisk mounted on a stepped square base. Plaques are affixed to the highest section of the
base including one which reads: "Sacred to the memory of all who gave their lives that we may live in freedom.
1914-1918, 1939-1945. A flag pole stands to the eastern side, while the memorial is surrounded on three
sides by garden beds. An artistic backdrop to the memorial is provided by a mural on the end wall of the
Bowtell Building showing soldiers silhouetted against a sunset.
History
Although the official Mullewa Sub-Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia
was formed in 1922, it was not until 1929 that the organisation took real shape. In 1936, the Mullewa R.S.L.
Memorial Hall was constructed. In 1958, the Mullewa Sub-Branch of the R.S.L. was responsible for the
construction of the War Memorial to honour servicemen who lost their lives in armed conflicts. The memorial
was officially unveiled by MrW.S. Lonnie, State President of the R.S.L. (Sources: Barden,W.O.)
Integrity/Authenticity
Original Fabric: Highly intact
Condition
Good
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
Creation Date
28 May 2015Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Mar 2021Disclaimer
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