Apollo Bay War Memorial
Great Ocean Road APOLLO BAY, Colac Otway Shire
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Statement of Significance
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Apollo Bay War Memorial - Historical Australian Themes
Memorials & Monuments (9.3)
Apollo Bay War Memorial - Physical Description 1
The war memorial is located on a triangular site at the south end of and over looking the length of the mainstreet. A characteristic figurative monument, the memorial comprises a single standing soldier, lookingdown the main street, atop a polished granite pedestal with honour roll set on a huge rock faced graniteblock. The memorial is fenced by heavy set square concrete bollards supporting heavy gauge chain between each.
Apollo Bay War Memorial - Physical Conditions
Good
Apollo Bay War Memorial - Integrity
Substantially intact
Veterans Description for Public
Apollo Bay War Memorial - Veterans Description for Public
The Apollo Bay War Memorial is located on a triangular site at the south end of and over looking the length of the main street. A characteristic figurative monument, the memorial comprises a single standing soldier, looking down the main street, a top a polished granite pedestal with honour roll set on a huge rock faced granite block. The memorial is fenced by heavy set square concrete bollards supporting heavy gauge chain between each.
The memorial was erected in 1922 to commemorate the local men and women who volunteered for active service during the First World War. Apollo Bay had achieved one of Victoria's highest percentages for the enlistment of eligible local men in the war. Some one hundred and two men and women enlisted, eighteen paid the supreme sacrifice and were killed in combat. In 1922 Apollo Bay and district residents recognised the efforts of these volunteers by erecting and dedicating a memorial to the local volunteers. The memorial was funded through public subscription and was erected on one of the town's most prominent sites, overlooking the main street. Built by J. Wilson & Co of Bendigo, the Apollo Bay Memorial depicts the lone soldier, a typical symbol of the sentiments of communities who had lost faith in heroism and had learnt to recognise the level of loss caused by war amongst ordinary volunteers. This recognition,which occurred throughout Australia, marked a turning point as the 'unknown soldier' was increasingly commemorated instead of military leaders as had previously been the traditional practice.
Heritage Study and Grading
Colac Otway - Colac Otway Heritage Study
Author: Mary Sheehan & Associates
Year: 2003
Grading: Local
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Former Appollo Bay Butter FactoryNational Trust
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St Aidan's Anglican ChurchNational Trust
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Star Of The Sea PresbyteryNational Trust
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