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World War 1, Australia Western Australia Kirup, 2008

2008
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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Kirup War Memorial

Historical information

The Kirup War Memorial was originally built to commemorate those residents of the town and surrounds who served in World War One. The names of those who served in World War Two were added to the memorial at a later date.
On 11 July 1920 , Mr A. A. Wilson, M.L.A., unveiled the local roll of honour in the form of a beautifully proportioned obelisk in brick and marble in front of a crowd of about 200 people.
Western Mail, 22 July 1920.
http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/multiple/display/60695-kirup-war-memorial/
https://vwma.org.au/explore/memorials/3826

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Registration number
cwa-org-32-P2008.90.1i
Item type
Photographs
Themes
War and Conflict
Year
2008
Geotag
-33.707737479849, 115.89337392792

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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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