Woodend in Macedon Ranges Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Woodend Memorial Clock Tower
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 8, 2026
1. Woodend Memorial Clock Tower Marker
It is described as a neo-Baroque style, tapered cement-clad, clock tower set on a square plan and topped with a small metal-clad dome placed on an octagonal drum. The ground-level openings are set in a podium, with attached mouldings, and the main opening is surmounted with a pediment. The semi-circular balconettes underscore the Baroque inspiration. The tower is 9m tall with a 4.4m flag pole on top. Each of the 4 clock dials are 1.2m in diameter and are driven by a Simplex master clock with a slave assembly located in the centre of the dials.
Plaques record the names of the men and women who served in the Boer War WW1 and WW2.
The clock tower is used annually during ANZAC and Remembrance Day ceremonies when wreaths are laid at the base and the flag lowered on the dome.
The memorial and its plaques have been restored several times, most recently in 2017 with the support of the Victorian Government's Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenue of Honour Grants Program.
Restoration works were conducted by Woodend RSL Sub branch and Woodend Rotary.
The clock tower is maintained by Macedon Ranges Shire Council
The history and image of the clock tower has been contributed by the Woodend and District Heritage Society.
Erected by Macedon
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 37° 21.422′ S, 144° 31.653′ E. Marker is in Woodend, Victoria, in Macedon Ranges Shire. It is on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 High Street, Woodend VIC 3442, 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: Woodend Memorial Clock Tower - World War II (here, next to this marker); Woodend Memorial Clock Tower - World War I (here, next to this marker); Mechanics Institute & State Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodend War Memorial Plaque (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Woodend RSL War Memorial (about 210 meters away); Woodend War Memorial Mural (approx. 0.2
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 8, 2026
2. Woodend Memorial Clock Tower
Also see . . . Woodend War Memorial Clock Tower. Virtual War Memorial Australia
The structure is a 60-feet high clock tower square on plan and continued from stylobate up to the clock spaces. From thence it has an octagonal drum which is surmounted with a dome. The tower will be erected in reinforced concrete and the architectural features will be on classical lines of simple and dignified character. The cost of the work including the clocks will amount to £900, and it is expected that the contract will be completed within three months.(Submitted on October 18, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)
Geelong Advertiser, 31 December 1926.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 8, 2026
3. Woodend Memorial Clock Tower Restoration and Builders Markers
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 8, 2026
4. Woodend Memorial Clock Tower Boer War and WWII Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
