Kyneton in Macedon Ranges Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Kyneton Old Scholars War Memorial

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 31, 2026

1. Kyneton Old Scholars War Memorial Marker

Inscription. Erected in Honor
of Old Scholars
of S. School 343
who Participated
in the Great War
1914-1918

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 37° 14.94′ S, 144° 27.07′ E. Memorial is in Kyneton, Victoria, in Macedon Ranges Shire. It is at the intersection of Baynton Street and Ebden Street, on the left when traveling west on Baynton Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 7-15 Baynton Street, Kyneton VIC 3444, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

in Australasia,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in South Pacific,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Kyneton Destinations (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kyneton War Memorial (about 180 meters away); Kyneton Court House (about 210 meters away); Kyneton Community Mosaic Columns (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kyneton Town Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers

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away); 2009 Bushfires Memorial Mural Kyneton (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Our Lady of the Rosary (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Congregational or Independent Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kyneton.

Also see . . . Kyneton State School War Memorial. Monument Australia

The War Memorial commemorates former scholars of the school who served in World War One.

Kyneton, Saturday.

This afternoon the Premier (Mr. Lawson) unveiled in the presence of a large gathering, a Harcourt granite column, 20ft high high, standing on a bluestone foundation, and erected in the Kyneton State School grounds in honour of 150 former pupils of the school who volunteered for active service in the Great War. The Rev. D.S. Jones (chairman of the school committee) presided. In extending a welcome to the Premier, Councillor R Mitchell said that, although both the Federal and State Governments were doing the best they could in the circumstances, neither was carrying out fully the pledges given to the soldiers at the time of enlistment. Mr Lawson said that he differed entirely from Councillor Mitchell
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 31, 2026

2. Kyneton Old Scholars War Memorial at the Kyneton State School
regarding the Government`s obligations to the returned soldiers. They fully recognised all the responsibilities in this matter, and were determined to honour every promise given. Their policy was to give effect to their promises as speedily as possible. Some people were subjecting them to unfair criticsm because the Government did not meet the obligations in the manner that the critics desired.

The monument having been unveiled the "Recessional" was sung, and the Last Post sounded. Several wreaths were placed upon the monument, one eachfrom the Women's National League and Women's Patriotic League, and also several private tributes.

Argus (Melbourne), 29 May 1922.

(Submitted on October 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.