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War Memorials in Watsonia

 
By Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 20, 2026
25 Pounder Mark 2 Marker in front of Watsonia RSL
1 ► Australia, Victoria, Banyule, Watsonia — 25 Pounder Mark 2 on Carriage 25 Pounder Mark I/L —
On Morwell Avenue 0.1 kilometers north of Grace Street, on the left when traveling east.
The 25 pounder was the standard field gun of the British and Commonwealth Forces during World War II and was used by the Australian Forces in the UK, Middle East, Greece, New Guinea and the islands. The gun also saw action during the Korean War . . . — — Map (db m309824) WM
2 ► Australia, Victoria, Banyule, Watsonia — 40mm Bofurs No 12 (Bristol) Anti Aircraft Gun —
On Morwell Avenue 0.1 kilometers north of Grace Street, on the left when traveling west.
In the early 1930's the 40mm gun was developed for defence against low flying aircraft by the Swedish Armament Manufacture 'Bofors'. The 40mm Bofors was an extremely versatile gun. Apart from its primary role it was used as an anti-tank weapon, . . . — — Map (db m309822) WM
3 ► Australia, Victoria, Banyule, Watsonia — Citizens of Diamond Valley and Watsonia R.S.L. War Memorial —
On Morwell Avenue 0.1 kilometers north of Grace Street, on the left when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m309823) WM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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Nov. 13, 2026