Friday, April 17, 2026

Rosemary statue - stolen again!

In 2016, the delightful Rosemary statue installed in Victory Park, Ascot Vale, in honour of the enduring sacrifice made by women who cared for veterans of World War I, was cut off at the ankles. It was replaced a year later by the City of Moonee Valley. You can read our original story, here

However, we were informed on Monday, April 13, 2026 that Rosemary has just suffered the same fate again - cut off at the ankles and the statue stolen. This is a sad thing for the community, especially happening so close to ANZAC Day, when we remember all the victims of the First World War.


The 2017 replacement Rosemary statue
Image: City of Moonee Valley

Vanished Victoria is hopeful that the City of Moonee Valley will replace Rosemary again.


All that remains of Rosemary, April 2026.
Image courtesy of  Mick Slocum. 

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au, if you have any information on this act of vandalism.

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