Carnarvon Soldier's Memorial and Plaque
Western Front Association Central Victoria BranchThe Soldier’s Memorial Avenue and Plaque commemorate men from the Carnarvon District who served during World War One. Of those 39 men, 14 died on active service.
Port Arthur was established as a timber station in 1830 before its use as a penal settlement from 1833 until 1853.
Soon after its convict era, the site was renamed Carnarvon, and over time civilian occupants – that is, other than prisoners, guards, and penitentiary staff – took up residence in the township of Carnarvon. It is from this community that men enlisted for service in World War One.
The site’s name reverted to “Port Arthur” in 1927.
The Soldier’s Memorial Avenue and Plaque are located within the current Port Arthur Historic Site.
Sources:
- Carnarvon Memorial Avenue and Plaque https://portarthur.org.au/history/history-timeline/
