Nareen War Memorial
Nareen Road NAREEN, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
The Nareen war memorial is located on the Nareen Road, outside the local community meeting place, the Nareen Hall. It is constructed of granite, and takes the traditional form of a obelisk raised above a base of rough-hewn rock face granite. The die and obelisk above are of finely adzed, polished granite. The die is inscribed on its north, east and west sides with the names of those who served in World War One.
How is it significant?
The Nareen War Memorial is of historic, social and aesthetic significance to the area of Nareen and the Southern Grampians Shire.
Why is it significant?
The Nareen War Memorial is of historic significance because it commemorates at a local level some of the most important events in the national history of Australia and especially the roles of those from the community who served and died.
It is of social significance as the focus of acts of commemoration such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, and as a place of homage for the community.
It is of aesthetic significance for its of traditional form, style and iconography to express deep meaning. This significance is enhanced by its setting and location.
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Nareen War Memorial - Physical Conditions
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h The memorial is in good condition although there is a small amount of lichen on the surface of the die.
Nareen War Memorial - Physical Description 1
The Nareen war memorial is located on the Nareen Road, outside the local community meeting place, the Nareen Hall. It is constructed of granite, and takes the traditional form of an obelisk. It has a height, in imperial measurements, of 13 feet, 7 inches. The memorial is constructed of five square blocks of grey granite. The base is of rough-hewn rock face granite, to a height of 5 feet. The die and obelisk above are of finely adzed, polished granite.
The die is inscribed on three sides with the names of those who served in World War One. The west face lists the names of those who were killed, while the north and south faces carry the names of those who returned. Names with a capital A denote Anzacs. The east side reads 'Erected by the people of Nareen, 1921'.Nareen War Memorial - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 7: Governing
7.7 Defending Australia
7.7.3 Going to war
Theme 8: Developing Australia's cultural life
8.8 Remembering the fallen
Theme 9: Marking the phases of Life
9.7.3 Remembering the dead.Nareen War Memorial - Usage/Former Usage
Theme 7: Governing
7.7 Defending Australia
7.7.3 Going to war
Theme 8: Developing Australia's cultural life
8.8 Remembering the fallen
Theme 9: Marking the phases of Life
9.7.3 Remembering the dead.h War memorial
Nareen War Memorial - Integrity
High degree of intactness
Nareen War Memorial - Physical Description 2
See 'description'
Nareen War Memorial - Physical Description 3
Road Reserve
Veterans Description for Public
Nareen War Memorial - Veterans Description for Public
The Nareen War Memorial is located on the Nareen Road, outside the local community meeting place, the Nareen Hall. Twenty soldiers and one nurse from the Nareen area served in the First World War, of these, seven perished, including two Anzacs. Following a public meeting in 1921, a committee was formed to oversee construction of a memorial to those who served. On May 28th 1921, the memorial was unveiled by Cr. McKebery, the President of the Shire of Wannon.
Built by Mr Dale of Casterton, the memorial is constructed of granite, and takes the traditional form of an obelisk raised above a base of rough-hewn rock face granite. The die and obelisk above are of finely adzed, polished granite. The die is inscribed on its north, east and west sides with the names of those who served in the First World War. The memorial has a height, in imperial measurements, of 13 feet, 7 inches, while the base is 5 feet.
Sixteen people from Nareen and district served in the Second World War, with all returning home. They are remembered on a roll of honour inside the Nareen Hall, which stands behind the memorial.
Heritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
Grading:
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