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City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, William Dunstan VC Memorial, 1995
... William Dunstan VC Memorial...In honour of William Dunstan, VC 1895-1957. William Dunstan was born in Ballarat East and educated at Golden Point State School. ...He and one mate were the only survivors of the 10 men defending the trench and all were awarded the Victoria Cross. William Dunstan VC Memorial Artwork, other Public Artwork ...The Dunstan Memorial is a minimal form of rough-cut bluestone and sheet granite in memory of Ballarat born soldier, William Dunstan, who served with honour in Gallipoli, WWI. His unit successfully defended a post despite being seriously wounded. He and one mate were the only survivors of the 10 men defending the trench and all were awarded the Victoria Cross. Following the war Dunstan worked as manager and director of the Herald and Weekly Times.The memorial is of historical significance to the people BallaratThis is a minimal form of rough-cut bluestone and sheet granite in memory of Ballarat born soldier who served with honor in Gallipoli. His unit successfully defended a post despite being seriously wounded. He and one mate were the only survivors of the 10 men defending the trench and all were awarded the Victoria Cross. In honour of William Dunstan, VC 1895-1957. William Dunstan was born in Ballarat East and educated at Golden Point State School. Shortly after the outbreak of the First World War, 19 year old Dunstan enlisted in the 7th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division of the Australian Imperial Forces. Within 3 weeks he was posted to Gallipoli and was immediately embroiled in the Battle of Lone Pine. Early on the morning of 9th August, 1915, Dunstan and 10 other men were defending a trench captured from the Turks. The enemy launched repeated counter attacks and suffered heavy casualties. Only 3 surviving Australians remained and were rebuilding the blown-up barricade of sandbags when the Turks launched a final vicious assault to regain the trench. Struggling to defend their position, the three Australians resorted to catching the Turkish hand bombs and throwing them back at the enemy or smothering those that landed with Turkish great-coats. Hand bombs killed a 10th defender and wounded both Dunstan and his only remaining companion. Again the Turks were driven back and this time the two wounded Australians were left alone until later relieved and hospitalised. As a result of the intensity of the fighting and the tenacity of the 3 defenders, each was awarded Victoria Crosses for their most conspicuous bravery. Following the war, Dunstan enjoyed a successful career to become the Managing Director of the Herald and Weekly Times. He died in Melbourne aged 62 and is remembered with respect by the citizens of Ballarat.first world war, wwi, william dunstan, conflict, war -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet - Report, Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria, Conservation and Landscape Management Plan, July 2007, 07/2007
... ...william dunstan vc...Bandstands were soon erected. queen alexandra bandstand titanic memorial bandstand sturt street sturt street gardens blue gum statues eight hour day memorial boer war memorial peter lalor statue bluestone bluestone guttering william dunstan vc time capsule Conservation management plan landscape management plan 70 page report on the Ballarat Sturt Street gardens. ...The Sturt Street Gardens had its origins in the 1851 survey of Ballarat West by W.S. Urquhart. A generous reserve was allocated for the main streets of Ballarat, of which Sturt Street was the first. In the 1860s Sturt Street was planted with blue gums, with dual carriageway and central median Strip. Bandstands were soon erected.70 page report on the Ballarat Sturt Street gardens. The report includes an historical overview, Physical Analysis, Statement of Cultural Significance, and Consideration and Landscape Policies.queen alexandra bandstand, titanic memorial bandstand, sturt street, sturt street gardens, blue gum, statues, eight hour day memorial, boer war memorial, peter lalor statue, bluestone, bluestone guttering, william dunstan vc, time capsule, conservation management plan, landscape management plan -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Photographs - Framed Display
... "Corporal William DUNSTAN who was awarded the VC after continually repelling Turkish counter-attacks in the trenches at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915"...Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields First World War (WW1) 1914 - 1918 Photo/Pictures Ballarat RSL Ballarat "Corporal William DUNSTAN who was awarded the VC after continually repelling Turkish counter-attacks in the trenches at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915" Photographs - Framed Display ..."Corporal William DUNSTAN who was awarded the VC after continually repelling Turkish counter-attacks in the trenches at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, on 9 August 1915"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Painting - Framed VC Awardee William DUNSTAN
... Painting - Framed VC Awardee William DUNSTAN...Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields Photo/Pictures Ballarat RSL Ballarat Painting - Framed VC Awardee William DUNSTAN ...photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat
