KOONWARRA SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL PARK
10-12 KOALA DRIVE, KOONWARRA, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Non-original alterations and additions to the hall and other trees in the reserve are not significant.
The memorial park has social significance as a place of remembrance and commemoration not only for Robert Barguss and Henry Millsom, but for all those within the Koonwarra community that have been impacted by war-time conflicts. In addition, this public space also celebrates the Koonwarra community's longevity as a settlement, and the importance of the school to the community. (Criterion G)
The memorial and the associated mature trees have aesthetic value for their picturesque character and evocative qualities. (Criterion E)
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KOONWARRA SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL PARK - Physical Description 1
The Koonwarra Soldiers Memorial Park is situated adjacent to theKoonwarra Public Hall. It is partly enclosed by a low chain mesh fencethat extends along the front and part of the east side boundary. At thesouth west corner is a pair of wrought iron entry gates with the words"Soldiers Memorial" in wrought iron lettering. On the eachgate is a plaque with the words "Lest We Forget" and the nameof two local residents, R Barghuist and H Milson, who paid the supremesacrifice in World War 2. Other structures in the park include a smallbrick cairn that commemorates 100 years of schooling at Koonwarra from1893 and 1993, which is situated just behind a time capsule that wasburied at the time of Victoria's sesquicentenary in 1985. Notableplantings include a pair of Italian Cypresses immediately behind thegates, two Cedars and a Pin Oak.
Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading: Local
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