The Mount Evelyn RSL and Montrose Men’s Shed were relieved after recent vandalism at the Montrose War Memorial was repaired just in time for Anzac Day.
Bringing in the help of Thomas from Benchtop Chip Repairs and with a donation from Methven Professionals managing director Geoff Earney, the repairs were carried out earlier this week.
The vandalism occurred last month, with members of Mount Evelyn RSL becoming aware on Monday 20 February and was an act described as “mindless”.
The etching in the marble base of the cenotaph was able to be buffed out.
Speaking to Star Mail after the vandalism happened, RSL vice president and piper Iain Townsley said it was not the first time a war memorial was defaced in the local community but it was still disheartening.
“They’re sacred places. Their purpose is to serve as a constant reminder of the local people who have died in conflict since the Great War of 1914-18 far from their families and Australia,” he said.
