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    James C. Roberts Memorial, by Artist unknown, courtesy of City of Melbourne.
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James C. Roberts Memorial

Artist unknown
Granite obelisk
date unknown
Corner of Macarthur and The Avenue, Parkville

This austere granite obelisk was erected in memory of Lieutenant James C. Roberts, who died in the Boer War, fought between 1899 and 1902. As a child he played in Royal Park, where the memorial is located.

City Of Melbourne