Frankston War Memorial

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Phone: 1300 322 842

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The Frankston War Memorial hosted it's first Anzac Day Ceremony on 25 April 2016. Images are available in the photo gallery.

The Frankston War Memorial is located in Beauty Park between Baxter and Spring Streets.

The project was funded by the Australian Government ($119,550), Frankston City Council ($469,276), Frankston RSL ($25,000) and the Women for Frankston War Memorial and community members who have raised over $27,000 for the project.

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51N High Street, Frankston VIC 3199

Email	tourism@frankston.vic.gov.au
Phone	1300 322 322