Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
Kosta Oval, Canning Rd Kalamunda
in grounds of Agricultural Society Showgrounds
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1939
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 2 | |
Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
· The war memorial has historic value for its role in the commemoration of sacrifice by members of the community. · The place has social value for its ongoing role in the gathering of the community for ceremonial purposes. · The place has social value as it was created by the work and contributions of local community members many of whom continue to maintain the place.
Stone structure of three segments with concrete capping and randomly laid stone with black tuck. Various plaques commemorating those who were lost at war are attached to the memorial.
Wars, technology, local heroes
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High
Good The war memorial and the associated gardens were built in 1939 but had been in planning for several years by the local RSL and the Darling Range Road Board. A report in July 1939 noted that the construction of the gardens cost about £275, apart from the voluntary labour, and it was hoped to be completed by Armistice Day 1939. The gardens were designed in the form of a triangle within a square, with a memorial plaque at the apex and a fountain in the centre. Approximately 114 cubic metres of ironstone were blasted to provide a channel for planting trees. At the time of the opening of the memorial the names of the men who served in the Great War were included. The names of the men who served during World War II and in other conflicts have since been added. The project was funded by local donations and the volunteers who worked on the project were largely from the local orchards. The gardens were opened on 25th November 1939 and since then have been the venue for regular memorial services including the well attended Anzac Day ceremonies.
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Hand coloured photo by E. Sampey Studios, Perth - copy in RSL Hall & one in | Kalamunda History Village | ||
LSC No.s: 18, 952, 1353, 1719 |
Historic site
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Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
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Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
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OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
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