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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Christine Delaney, Nillumbik Shire Council, Students from Kangaroo Ground Primary School, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001..., Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November ...The school was represented at each of the ceremonies in 1926, 1951 and 2001. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, kangaroo ground primary school -
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Photograph, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened... melbourne Photograph Photograph War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground ...View of Kangaroo Ground Tower from the entrance gate area beside the footpath (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people. There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future, Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) Colour photographgarden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial tower -
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Photograph, Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground c.1934, 1934c
... Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground c.1934...Garden Hill, gun, Joyce McMahon, Kangaroo Ground, memorial... at the War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground c.1934. The guns were... melbourne Photograph Photograph Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground c ...Sepia photograph of Joyce McMahon and 'Tiny' Carroll at the War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground c.1934. The guns were installed in 1934 and removed in 1942. Taken in the early 1930s, the photograph ... shows the Kangaroo Ground Tower of Remembance with Joyce McMahon, daughter-in-law of Mr. P. J.McMahon, the then Shire of Eltham Secretary, her horse and a very tall person patting the horse. He is ex-serviceman W. "Tiny" Caroll who was the council's caretaker of the surrounding War Memorial Park. He lived in the stone cottage which still stands in the park. "Tiny" is seen as the fictional character "Tiny Bourke" who, in author Alan Marshall's book "This is the Grass", "was a giant of a man, well over six feet high, with huge hands that completely encircled the cup of tea". The bronze casting, which shows the 79 names of those who paid the "supremen sacrifice" in World War 1 (1914-1918), was erecfed above the entrance to the Tower in September, 1930. The Monterey cypress trees which now form the windbreak around the park's fenceline, were just knee high in this photograph. They were planted in August 1926, with all the plantings paid for, and done, by the public as the Tower was being erected. The two field guns have been identified as of German origin, Krupp 77 mm calibre captured on October 4, 1918 at Geneve, France. They were removed in 1943/44 as a wartime requirement of the Australian Govenment. A public notice dated October 16, 1926 by Cr. H Rutter, Chairman of the Eltham Soldiers War Memorial League stated: "On the summit of that central and conspicuous landmark, Garden Hill, there is being erected a massive memorial tower which will, for all time, remind every passerby of the part played by the men of the Shire of Eltham in the Great War. The work has been undertaken by the people of the Shire a a tribute of love and admiration for those who were known and dear to use in the days of their youth and early manhood, who went out from amongst us, never to return, and whose self-sacrifice has made us, each and all, thier ever-lasting debtors" Harry Gilham, Eltham District Historical Society Kangaroo Ground Tower of Remembrance, A Journey in Time: a column about Nillumbik's history, Nillumbik Mail, 9th August, 2000 Since that research the following has been sourced from Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, April 8, 1921, p. 3 Retrieved April 25, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57639687 Eltham Shire Council From Town Clerk, Melbourne, stating that a light machine-gun captured by the 22nd battalion, A.I.F. at La Motte Farm, near Beaurvoir, on Oct. 3rd, 1918, during the operations which won the Beauvoir line and completed the smashing of the great Hindenburg defence-system, has been alloted to the Shire of Eltham. - On the motion of Crs Hubbard and Smedley, it was decided to have the gun placed in the Memorial Park. Sepia Photographgarden hill, gun, joyce mcmahon, kangaroo ground, memorial tower, shire of eltham war memorial tower, tiny carroll, war memorials, war trophy, william carroll -
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Negative - Photograph, Looking northeast from Eltham-Yarra Glen Road towards the Eltham War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 1998c
... Eltham War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one... 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground ...On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 8 strips and associated 10 x 15 cm colour printKodak Gold 100-5eltham-yarra glen road, garden hill, kangaroo ground, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial tower -
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Photograph, 1/20th Scale model with the War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... 1/20th Scale model with the War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo..., Kangaroo Ground Colour photograph The model Tower was used ...The model Tower was used to collect funds for the bronze castings. Donations were slipped into the top and collected withing the body. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
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Photograph, Driveway refurbishment, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... Driveway refurbishment, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... archival storage.) [2001] kangaroo ground war memorial tower ...A replacement Windmill Palm in position (Photo contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
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Photograph, Water reticulation trench being dug for Windmill Palms, viewed from top of War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... , viewed from top of War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... for Windmill Palms, viewed from top of War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
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Photograph, Refurbishment of parking area on northwest section of park, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... , War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... section of park, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground Colour ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
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Photograph, Bronze Plaques being set in place, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 5 November 2001, 05/11/2001
... Bronze Plaques being set in place, War Memorial Tower... Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 5 November 2001 Colour photograph Three ...Three days before the rededication ceremony. The bronze plaques are being put in place by Meridian Foundry. The stonemason is copying the tower wall as a base for the brass etching by Paul Smith of Kenneth Jack's 1943 sketch of the Tower. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
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Photograph, Arrival of the Governor of Victoria for the Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 8 November 2001
... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... for the Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground Colour ...Service dedicated to those who served in the armed conflicts of Korea, Borneo, Malaya, Vietnam (Souce: 04883) L-R: Unknown, unknown, Fran Bailey MP, Richard ? (staff aide to the Governor), Governor John Landy, Harry Gilham, Mayor Cr. Sigmund JorgensenColour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, governor of victoria, harry gilham, john landy, rededication ceremony, sigmund jorgensen, fran bailey -
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Photograph, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... archival storage.) [2001] kangaroo ground war memorial tower ...L-R: Jim Wandin, (obscured), Richard ?, Governor John Landy, Mayor Cr. Sigmund Jorgensen, Harry Gilham, Fran Bailey M.P., Chaplain Des ? (Watsonia Army Barracks) (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, governor of victoria, harry gilham, john landy, rededication ceremony, sigmund jorgensen, fran bailey, jim wandin -
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Photograph, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... storage.) [2001] kangaroo ground war memorial tower rededication ...200+ visitors (Photo contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony -
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Photograph, Christine Delaney, Nillumbik Shire Council, Flag Officer from Simpson Barracks (Watsonia), Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001...), Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony -
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Photograph, Bugler from Simpson Barracks (Watsonia), Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001...), Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony -
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Photograph, Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001..., Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, diamond valley vietnam veterans -
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Photograph, Jim Wandin, Wurundjeri Elder welcomes all to this site of his people, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001, 08/11/2001
... his people, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower....) [2001] kangaroo ground war memorial tower rededication ceremony ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photograph printkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, diamond valley vietnam veterans, jim wandin, wurundjeri -
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Photograph, Harry Gilham presents a history of the site, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001..., Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November ...Harry Gilham, Convenor of the Advisory Committee of the Park and Tower. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, harry gilham -
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Photograph, Christine Delaney, Nillumbik Shire Council, John Landy, AC, CVO, MBE, Governor of Victoria, addresses guests, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... guests, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo... ground war memorial tower rededication ceremony Catherine Dale ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, catherine dale, governor of victoria, john landy -
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Photograph, John Landy, AC, CVO, MBE, Governor of Victoria, addresses guests, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... guests, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo... ground war memorial tower rededication ceremony governor ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, governor of victoria, john landy -
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Photograph, Governor Landy with assistance from Harry Gilham unveils the Korea-Borneo plaque, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 08 November 2011
... Tower, Kangaroo Ground... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground Colour photograph ...Rededication of Memorial Tower on its 75th anniversary to those who served in Armed Conflicts between 1948 and 1972. Harry Gillham, President and EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. The Committee decided to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. The plaques were funded by public donations and cost $10,000. The community donated via donation boxes placed at Eltham Library. NL 140 Sept 2001 Governor John landy and other digniaries attended the event for the unveiling of the plaque. Gov Landy unveiled the plaque which was attached to the historical tower in November 2001. Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, governor of victoria, john landy, harry gilham -
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Photograph, Governor Landy with assistance from Harry Gilham unveils the Malaya-Vietnam plaque, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001, 08/11/2001
... Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001..., War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001 Colour ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, governor of victoria, john landy, harry gilham -
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Photograph, Army Chaplain Des giving prayers, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001, 08/11/2001
... , War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001 ...Catherine Dale, C.E.O. and Master of Ceremony for the service. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, catherine dale -
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Photograph, Bob Elworthy, Diamond Valley Veterans lays the first wreath to the Vietnam conflict, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001, 08/11/2001
... Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001... Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November, 2001 Colour photograph ...Catherine Dale, C.E.O. and Master of Ceremony for the service. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, catherine dale, bob elworthy, diamond valley vietnam veterans -
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Photograph, Ex-serving members of the Salvation Army, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001..., Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November ...Ex-serving members of the Salvation Army in the four conflicts being recognised. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, salvation army -
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Photograph, The Advisory Committee of the Park and Tower, Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001, 08/11/2001
... Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November 2001..., Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground. 8 November ...L-R: Nicholas Pelling, Harry Gillham (Convenor of the Advisory Committee of the Park and Tower), Governor John Landy, Mick Woiwod, Dennis Ward, Dean Stewart, Mayor Cr. Sigmund Jorgensen. (Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, rededication ceremony, dean stewart, dennis ward, governor of victoria, harry gilham, john landy, mick woiwod, nicholas pelling, sigmund jorgensen -
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Photograph, Day after the Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 9 November 2001, 09/11/2001
... Day after the Rededication Ceremony, War Memorial Tower... Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 9 November 2001 Colour photograph ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower -
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Photograph, Bronze plaque for the Korea (1950-1953) and Borneo (1962-1966) conflicts, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... -1966) conflicts, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... to the historical tower in November 2001. kangaroo ground war memorial tower ...Harry Gillham, President and EDHS and Convenor of the Nillumbik Shire Council's Advisory Committee for the War memorial at Kangaroo Ground was for some years working on the refurbishment of the Tower of Rememberance and the surrounding park. The Committee decided to produce plaques to commemorate the armed conflicts in Korea, Malaysia, Borneo and Vietnam. The plaques were funded by public donations and cost $10,000. The community donated via donation boxes placed at Eltham Library. NL 140 Sept 2001 Governor John landy and other digniaries attended the event where the Governor unveiled the plaque which was attached to the historical tower in November 2001. Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, plaques -
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Photograph, Bronze plaque for the Malaya (1948-1960) and Vietnam (1962-1973) conflictsWar Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... -1973) conflictsWar Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground...) and Vietnam (1962-1973) conflictsWar Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, plaques -
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Photograph, Snowy's seat and Display Case in the entrance to the War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground
... Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... to the War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground Colour photograph ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, displays -
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Photograph, Display Case items, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground, 2001
... Display Case items, War Memorial Tower, Kangaroo Ground... melbourne Photograph Display Case items, War Memorial Tower ...(Contained in an album originally put together by Harry Gilham. Photos subsequently relocated to photosafe archival storage.) [2001]Colour photographkangaroo ground, war memorial tower, displays