Williamstown War Memorial
Nelson Place and Ferguson Street WILLIAMSTOWN, Hobsons Bay City
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Statement of Significance
The Williamstown War Memorial comprising the World War 1 memorial erected in 1925, the World War 2 flagpoles erected in 1945 and the associated poplar trees and hedges, situated in the central median at the intersection of Ferguson Street and Nelson Place, Williamstown.
How is it Significant? /nThe Williamstown War Memorial is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.
Why is it Significant? /nHistorically, it is significant as the major memorial erected by the City of Williamstown to commemorate World War 1. The siting of the memorial close to the port reflects the maritime history of the city. (AHC criteria A4 and D2)
/nSocially, it is significant for its strong associations with the local community as the focus of Anzac Day and Armistice Day commemorations within the city (AHC criterion G1)
/nAesthetically, it is significant as the finest example of an Interwar memorial within the municipality, which emphasizes the civic character of this key intersection at the heart of Williamstown. (AHC criterion E1)
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Williamstown War Memorial - Physical Description 1
The Williamstown World War 1 Memorial is constructed of Harcourt Granite and comprises three bluestone steps on a Greek Cross of reinforced concrete with a bronze laurel wreath on the face above the words "Lest We Forget". Names of those who gave the Supreme Sacrifice are given in lead letters on front and sides.
The view of the Monument is framed by two Lombardy poplars and the World War 2 flagpoles, which accentuate its verticality while clipped privet hedges provide an appropriate formal setting.
Williamstown War Memorial - Integrity
External Integrity and condition/n
Integrity - High. Condition - Good.
Williamstown War Memorial - Physical Description 2
Context
The memorial occupies a prominent position at the intersection of two key streets. It terminates the vista looking down Ferguson Street toward the sea.
Williamstown War Memorial - Historical Australian Themes
Making Suburbs
Williamstown War Memorial - Physical Description 3
Associations
City of Williamstown, World War 1 and 2, RJ Wilson
Veterans Description for Public
Williamstown War Memorial - Veterans Description for Public
The Williamstown Memorial was officially dedicated on Armistice Day, 1924 to commemorate the First World War. Designed by RJ Wilson of Geelong, it was constructed by HB Corben at a cost of £1,500. The Harcourt granite facing replaced the intended basalt and Barrabool Hills Freestone with brickwork backing. It features three bluestone steps on a Greek Cross of reinforced concrete with a bronze laurel wreath on the face above the words "Lest We Forget". Names of those who gave the Supreme Sacrifice are given in lead letters on front and sides. The flagpoles were added later as a memorial to the Second World War.
The view of the Monument is framed by two Lombardy poplars and the Second World War flagpoles, providing an appropriate formal setting. The memorial occupies a prominent position at the intersection of two key streets, it terminates the vista looking down Ferguson Street toward the sea.
Heritage Study and Grading
Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study
Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
Year: 2006
Grading:
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FORMER MORGUEVictorian Heritage Register H1512
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WILLIAMSTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOLVictorian Heritage Register H1639
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RESIDENCEVictorian Heritage Register H0487
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