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What to do and see in Moreland, Victoria: The Best Monuments & Statues
Discover the best top things to do in Moreland, Australia including South African (Boer) War Memorial, St Ambrose's Catholic Church - Brunswick, Ana Commemorative Clock, Thomas Wilkinson Memorial, Coburg War Memorial.
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1. South African (Boer) War Memorial
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Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Boer War was fiought around the turn of the 20th century between the British Empire, including Australia, and the Boers. The Boers, who were mainly farmers of Dutch origin, wanted to break away from British South Africa. Unfortunately for the Boers, they threatened the British hold on South Africa's vast wealth of gold and diamonds. The Boer War is important, as was the first time Australia went to war as a nation. The South African War statue stands in Hooper Reseeve, Brunswick. The memorial commemorates four local men, all volunteers, who did not return.
2. St Ambrose's Catholic Church - Brunswick
3. Ana Commemorative Clock
4. Thomas Wilkinson Memorial
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Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Pioneering Victorian lawmaker Thomas Wilkinson was born in England in 1799, arriving in Australia in 1834. He was founder the Portland Guardian newspaper and represented the area in the Victorian Legislative Council from 1851 to 1856, when the unicameral Council was abolished. He later served on the Brunswick Council. He passed away in 1881, at the age of 82. The memorial water fountain was dedicated by his last surviving child in 1915. The attractive water fountain has four taps, all still. functioning. The fountain is built in a whimsical style, resembling Art Nouveau. It is an attractive memorial, well worth a visit if you are in the area.
