Historical information

Image depicts two basalt war memorials located in the Memorial Gardens next to the Holy Trinity Cathedral

The first commemorating the four local soldiers killed in the Boer War and a declaration of peace at Pretoria. It was unveiled in 1903 by Colonel John Hoad. (Later Sir John Hoad) a one time Wangaratta resident who became chief of the Australian General Staff.

The second memorial bears the names of residents who were killed in the two World Wars as well as the Vietnam War. It was unveiled in 1923 by Colonel Scott, a former borough engineer.

The image includes 2 x 32 pound cannons taken from HMS Nelson, a Royal Navy warship built between 1809-1814. The Nelson was transferred to the Victorian Colonial Navy as a cut down two decker in 1867.. The ship arrived in Port Phillip on 4 February 1868 and decommissioned in 1893. The cannons arrived in Wangaratta in 1901.

Significance

Each year an ANZAC service is held in the gardens to remember those that served our country during times of war.

Physical description

Unframed sepia photograph of two tall monuments in garden setting.

Inscriptions & markings

Memorial Gardens, Wangaratta
Valentine Series No 1028