Richmond in Yarra, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Silencing War
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 19, 2026
1. Silencing War Marker
The gun restoration, completed by veterans, is a symbol of gratitude to those who served and their families, as well as the local communities who endured such tragic losses and sacrifices caused by war, abroad or at home.
This field gun was captured by Australian troops in 1918. It was originally gifted to the City of Collingwood, and displayed in the Darling Gardens for more than 90 years. Today, the field gun sits alongside the existing war memorial in Barkley Gardens for ongoing reflection and commemoration.
This project has been supported by the Commonwealth Government's Armistice Centenary Grant Program, Richmond RSL, Richmond and Burnley Historical Society and Yarra City Council.
Yarra City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Wolwurrung as the traditional owners of this country.
Erected by City of Yarra and RSL Victoria.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 37° 49.715′ S,
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, Australasia, the Pacific Ocean, South Pacific, the Pacific Rim, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: WW1 Field Gun, Barkly Gardens Richmond (here, next to this marker); Richmond War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 100th Anniversary of Anzac Landing at Gallipoli (within shouting distance of this marker); St Ignatius Church (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Ferenc Puskás (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Carlo Catani (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Morell (Anderson Street) Monier Arch Bridge (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); The Army and Olympic Park (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, May 19, 2026
2. Silencing War Marker and Field Gun
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
