Historical information

Photograph depicting the official Unveiling of Soldiers Memorial at Wangaratta on 25th of April, 1923.

Significance

From the History of Wangaratta RSL.. In 1918 there were two aims a) to organise a club for returned men and b) erect an outstanding war memorial in a beautiful garden setting. It took many years before the erection and unveiling of this memorial which took place on Anzac Day 25th April, 1923.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of large number of people sitting and standing around monument.

Inscriptions & markings

Unveiling Soldiers Memorial Wangaratta 25.4.23