Newport War Memorial
Mason Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City
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Statement of Significance
The Newport World War 1 memorial, constructed c.1920, at Mason Street, Newport.
How is it Significant?The Newport World War 1 memorial is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant?Historically and socially, it is significant as the main memorial in Newport and Spotswood to those who died in both wars and is a symbol of the public gratitude, which surrounded the wartime effort by local people. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)
Aesthetically, it is significant as an example of public stone masonry, which contributes to the historic character of the Newport Civic & Commercial precinct. (AHC criterion F1)
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Newport War Memorial - Physical Description 1
Made of polished pink and grey granite, this tapered obelisk has the inscriptions in raised metal lettering for those who died in both great wars, with a bronze wreath above. Rough grey granite pillars support a recent (?) pipe railing around the memorial. It is located in the median which was once part of the 'town square' located there before the advent of the road overpass.
Newport War Memorial - Integrity
External Condition
Good
External Integrity
High
Newport War Memorial - Physical Description 2
Context
Contributory part of Newport Civic & Commercial Precinct, set on median at focus of commercial section.
Newport War Memorial - Historical Australian Themes
Providing for the common defence, Remembering the fallen
Newport War Memorial - Physical Description 3
Associations
Returned Soldiers, Sailors & Infantry League, Returned Servicemen's League
Veterans Description for Public
Newport War Memorial - Veterans Description for Public
The Newport War Memorial, located on Mason Street, was constructed c.1920. The memorial is made of polished pink and grey granite, with a tapered obelisk that has inscriptions in raised metal lettering for those who died in both the First and Second World Wars, with a bronze wreath above. Inscriptions have been added for subsequent conflicts in Korea, Malaya and Vietnam. Rough grey granite pillars support a recent pipe railing around the memorial. It is located in the median which was once part of the 'town square', before the advent of the road overpass.
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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