Manjimup War Memorial

Author

Shire of Manjimup

Place Number

13048

Location

CoronationPk Giblett St Manjimup

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Coronation Park and War Memorial

Local Government

Manjimup

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1953

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 08 Dec 2016

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Aug 2008 Category B
Statewide War Memorial Survey Completed 01 May 1996

Statement of Significance

Aesthetic, Historic, Representativeness and Social

Physical Description

The park is located in Giblett St. It is near the new walkway over the railway line. The park comprises iron gate entrance, public amenities, mature trees, rose garden and children’s play equipment.

History

Coronation Park was established in 1953. The garden is named after Anne McKay (1890-1984) who was prominent in civic affairs particularly with her role on the Hospital Board. Located in the park is the Manjimup War Memorial commemorating people’s involvement in World War I and II as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. A number of the trees in the park were planted in 1953 by local dignitaries.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Excellent

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Heritage and Conservation Professionals; "Shire of Manjimup Municipal Heritage Inventory". Shire of Manjimup 1995 Adopted 1997.
Local information provided at the site of Coronation Park

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other CONCRETE Concrete Block
Other STONE Granite

Creation Date

27 Jul 2000

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

29 Apr 2021

Disclaimer

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