East End in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
The Victorian Scottish Regiment
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 16, 2026
1. The Victorian Scottish Regiment Marker
Glory of God
and in memory of
Officers
Non Com. Officers
and Men
of the
Victorian
Scottish Regiment
who fell in the
Great War,
1914 - 1918.
(Brass Plaque)
Australia Remembers
1945-1995
In 1939 the bugle called again
and was bravely answered by
all ranks of
Fifth Battalion
The Victorian Scottish Regiment
Many of whom gave their lives
in divers fields of service:
that we may live
to find a better way
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 37° 48.881′ S, 144° 58.119′ E. Memorial is in Melbourne, Victoria. It is in East End. It is at the intersection of Collins Street and Russell Street, on the left when traveling east on Collins Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 156 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. Touch for directions.
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
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Scots Church (a few steps from this marker); Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931) (within shouting distance of this marker); Scots' Church and Assembly Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Independent Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Russell Street Telephone Exchange & Post Office (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Athenaeum Building (about 120 meters away); The Melbourne Athenaeum (about 120 meters away); Town Hall Foundation Stone (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.
Also see . . . 5th Australian Infantry Battalion (Victorian Scottish Regiment). The Library
Formed during 1921 in Melbourne, this unit was training at Mt Martha (Vic) in December 1941 as part of the 2nd Australian Infantry Brigade of the 4th Australian Infantry Division. Following mobilisation they moved to forward positions between Rye and Flinders until late January 1942 where they remained until late January 1942 when they moved to a reserve(Submitted on July 16, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)position prior to leaving for Western Australia in April.Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 16, 20262. The Victorian Scottish Regiment Marker in front of the Scots Church
Arriving at Melville, they relocated to a new camp at Bellevue in May 1942, and then to a forward position at Moora. In July they relocated to Moonyoonooka in reserve to the brigade which was in Geraldton. IN September they moved into Geraldton itself for a month to relieve the local garrison battalion to undertake a month's training. In November they moved south to rotate through positions patrolling the coast between Lancelin and Trigg, rotating with periods of training at Swanbourne and Gingin. With the reduction of infantry troops in WA, the battalion moved to Chidlows where they trained until August when they along with the Brigade moved to Melbourne enroute to Darwin. Here they were allocated to the Southern Brigade Area with the 5th Battalion at 67 mile camp. From here they trained and patrolled. In May 1944 the battalion moved to Parap nearer to Darwin, joining its direct defence. Men from the 5th Battalion were now being used to top up units of the 12th Infantry Brigade Group and the 13th Infantry Brigade Group, with the remnants left to move to be disbanded at Wallgrove in NSW during October 1944.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
