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Springvale War Memorials of Melbourne. The Springvale War Memorials of Melbourne consists of an area of approximately 400 acres.

Springvale War Memorials of Melbourne

The cemetery holds the graves of those who died of wounds in the Heidelberg Military Hospital after return from operational areas, during the Second World War this land and was set apart for service burials in the Melbourne area. It was allocated for burial purposes in the early 20th century. It is within Springvale Botanical Cemetery dedicated to the needs of Municipalities of South of Yarra.

Standing beyond the crematorium is the War Cemetery, which covers approximately two acres of land. It is 15 miles from Melbourne by road as it lies on the Princes Highway.