Heathcote Boer War Memorial
Heathcote, GREATER BENDIGO CITY
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Heathcote Boer War Memorial - Physical Description 1
Erected to commemorate the Boer War.
W. Aitken
Thornycroft MI
W. J. Creelman
Aust Imp RegtHeathcote Boer War Memorial - Historical Australian Themes
Remembering the fallen
Heathcote Boer War Memorial - Usage/Former Usage
Commemoration
Veterans Description for Public
Heathcote Boer War Memorial - Veterans Description for Public
The Heathcote Boer War Memorial is located on High Street, in front of City of Greater Bendigo Heathcote Service Centre. The Memorial comprises a bluestone monument, mounted with a streetlight. Attached are marble plaques specifically dedicated to two men; 33 year old W. J. Creelman, Corporal Australian Imperial Regiment, who died of Enteric Fever at Enkledoorn South Africa, 17th September 1900, and Private Willie Aitken, killed in action at the Battle of Colenso, South Africa, 15th December 1899 - with the added epitaph " 'Enough!' They Murmur O'er My Tomb, 'He Like A Soldier Fell.'" Two other marble plaques were attached after World War One. The monument was made by Wilson & Co of Bendigo.
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INNISFAILVictorian Heritage Register H0388
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HEATHCOTE POWDER MAGAZINEVictorian Heritage Register H1402
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FORMER HEATHCOTE COURT HOUSE AND SHIRE COUNCIL CHAMBERSVictorian Heritage Register H1368
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