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War Memorials at Victoria Park

Jack Matthews

RSL Life Member Jack Matthews

The forecourt of the Victoria Park Sub-Branch RSL clubrooms (Gurney Hall) features an eight sided brick War Memorial.

The Memorial is dedicated to those who served in all conflicts from the Boer War to Vietnam.  Seven of the sides bear bronze plaques recording the names of Victoria Park residents who served in WW2, Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam. A total of 1213 names are recorded.

History

The current Memorial replaced an original memorial unveiled on August 4, 1917 – the third anniversary of the Declaration of War between England and Germany – on the corner of Albany Highway and Harvey Street Victoria Park.  The Memorial featured a sculpture designed and erected by Pietro Porcelli, who was responsible for many well known memorials and sculptures in Western Australia.

The Victoria Park Statue was of a WWI soldier known as The Digger. The pedestal, of Donnybrook stone, had tablets affixed to it, engraved with the names of those men who had gone into War Service. The Memorial is said to be one of the first WWI Memorials erected in Australia. According to correspondence, vandalism of the statue started during the 1920s. By the 1950s the statue had deteriorated so badly the decision was made to replace it with a simple stone cross. In 1957 a cross of Sydney sandstone was fixed in place of the old statue. The replacement was funded by the Perth City Council. The name tablets were removed and sent to the Victoria Park Sub-Branch of the RSL.

Aboriginal Memorial Sept 2012Memorial to Aboriginal Servicemen and Women.

Just off the paved forecourt, among the trees, is a separate Memorial to Aboriginal servicemen and women.  The memorial consists of a black granite rock with a memorial nameplate and a flagpole flying the Aboriginal flag.

The wording on the memorial reads

In memory of the Aboriginal service men and women of the Victoria Park District who served their country in its hours of need. In doing so they helped to build a Nation. Dedicated 3rd February, 2002.

The The Royal Australian Regiment Memorial Walk

From the side of Gurney Hall,  memorial walk towards Hillview Terrace records  the conflicts in which the Royal Australian Regiment (formerly the Australian Imperial Forces) have been involved since 1948.

The memorial limestone walk through bush land setting features wooden memorial markers representing conflicts, leading to a Contemplation Seat at the base of the walk. Two granite rocks with memorial plates, set on concrete piers, mark the entry of the walk. Wooden posts along the walk list conflicts: East Timor 1999 to 2002, Somalia 1993, Vietnam 1965 to 1972 Battle Honours Long Tan, Bien Hoa, Coral, Balmoral, Hat Digh, Binh Ba, Korea 1950 to 1953, Battle Honours Sariwon, Yongyu, Chongju, Pakchon, Uijongbu, Chua Ni, Maehwa San, Kapyong, Kowang San, The Samichon, Sarawak 1963 to 1965, Malaysia 1960 to 1973, Malaya 1955 to 1960. At the start of the walk is a stone bearing a bronze plaque which reads:

The Royal Australian Regiment Memorial Walk Dedicated to the members of the Regiment who have made the supreme sacrifice for their country and the Regiment whilst on overseas service since the formation of the Regiment on the 23rd November,1948.

A Contemplation Seat at base of walk includes a plaque of the “The Regimental Ode” set on granite rock with concrete pier.

The Regimental Ode Rest Ye, Oh warrior, you'll battle no more, no Longer To Live The Horrors Of War Your Duty Was Done With Honour And Pride Farewell Oh Brother Until We March By Your Side.

The Memorial Walk indicating the areas of operation was officially opened by The Hon.Graham Edwards MP on the 10th March, 2002.

Recent News

100 Years Victoria Park RSL
Celebrating our Sub Branch Centenary
30 Apr, 2018
Public Event Planned for Beersheba Day Centenary
22 Sep, 2017
Kelvin Liddiard OAM
President recognised with OAM in Queen's Birthday honour list
28 Jul, 2017
ANZAC Day Eve Service 2016
30 Apr, 2016
Remembrance Day 2015
01 Dec, 2015

Contact Us

Phone: 9361 8802 / 0432 201 440
Please leave your message so that we can return your call.

Located at;
1 Fred Bell Parade, East Victoria Park

Postal Address;
PO Box 5444 East Victoria Park 6981

Easiest contact method is;
[email protected]

Office Bearers

Leroy McDorman - President
Ross Fisher - Vice President
John Bissett - Treasurer
- Secretary
Tina Baker - Membership Officer

Justin Regan - Warden
Yogi Kahlfeld - Warden

Jack Matthews - Care Officer (Bentley Park)
Dick Garrett - Care Officer (Bentley Park)

Ben Wyatt, MLA - Patron
Mark Purslowe - Patron

Meeting Dates

Committee
1st Wednesday of each month 2021

AGM
1st Sunday of September

"The price of liberty is eternal vigilence."

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