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Saint Kilda West in Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
 

The Great War and World War II - St Kilda

 
 
The Great War - St Kilda Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 29, 2026
1. The Great War - St Kilda Marker
Inscription.
(Inscription)
The
Great War
1914-1918


Erected by
the Citizens
of St. Kilda
in honour
of all from
this city who
served and
in grateful
remembrance
of those
who gave
their lives
for
King & Empire

(First Plaque)
The path
of duty
be the way
to glory

(Second Plaque)
To commemorate
those men and women
who served their country
and paid the supreme sacrifice
during the 1939-45 War.

(Base Plaque)
This memorial was unveiled
by His Excellency
the Governor-General
the Right Honourable
Baron Forster R.C. G.C.M.G.
Anzac Day 1925.

 
Erected 1925 by The Citizens of St. Kilda.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
 
Location. 37° 51.767′ S, 144° 58.328′ E. Memorial is in Saint Kilda West, Victoria, in Port Phillip. It is on Beaconsfield Parade (Victoria Route 33) 0.2 kilometers south of Acland Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 329A Beaconsfield Parade, Saint Kilda West VIC 3182, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it
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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: Sir William Rooke Creswell (within shouting distance of this marker); Crew of the H.M.S. Endeavour (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); A most resolute lady (about 210 meters away); Jupiter (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Saturn (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Catani Archway (approx. half a kilometer away); Great Scenic Railway (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Councillor Edward O'Donnell (approx. 0.7 kilometers away).
 
Also see . . .  St Kilda Cenotaph. Monument Australia
The Cenotaph was originally erected to commemorate those from the city of St Kilda who served in World War One. A plaque commemorating those who served in World War Two was added at a later date.
(Submitted on October 30, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.) 
 
Lower Plaques image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 29, 2026
2. Lower Plaques
Base Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 29, 2026
3. Base Plaque
The Great War and World War II - St Kilda Marker in Catani Gardens image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 29, 2026
4. The Great War and World War II - St Kilda Marker in Catani Gardens
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Nov. 10, 2026