John Batman statue cut in half, destroyed by vandals on Queen St near Queen Victoria Market
A statue honouring John Batman, the founder of modern day Melbourne, has been destroyed by vandals overnight in the latest ...
Monument to ‘Melbourne founder’ toppled, Anzac memorial defaced on eve of Australia Day
A memorial to Melbourne’s controversial founder John Batman has been severed in half on the eve of January 26.
Night of vandalism in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day as Parkville Anzac memorial is covered in red paint and John Batman monument is damaged
An Anzac memorial in Melbourne has been vandalised ahead of Australia Day, while a monument to the founder of modern-day ...
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Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day
A statue of a founder of one of the country's biggest cities has been damaged ahead of Australia Day as vandals douse a war ...
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‘Horror’ as Anzac memorial defaced; John Batman statue cut in half by vandals
Police were called to the site of the memorial on Queen St, opposite Queen Victoria Market, following reports it had been damaged about 2.20am on Saturday. The statue had been cut from its plinth ...
Vandals strike pioneer, war statues on Australia Day weekend
Saturday morning’s vandalism comes as anti-Australia Day protests are expected across Melbourne on Sunday January 26, despite ...