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The 'Great Ocean Road' is it one of Victoria\u2019s, indeed Australia\u2019s, most well known international tourist attractions, and a favoured coastal town drive for locals, dotted as it is with beautiful surf & swimming beaches, but you may be surprised to know, the road itself constitutes Australia\u2019s longest War Memorial. This episode we talk about how the construction came about.\nThe Great Ocean Road\u2019s heritage listing states, it was \u201cConstructed by workers including around 3000 returned servicemen, as a utilitarian memorial\u2026. \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0The Great Ocean Road is a significant reminder of the participation of Australian servicemen in the First World War, the Australian community's appreciation of their service, and the support provided for the continuing welfare of servicemen upon returning to Australia.\u201d It's also a beloved destination for surfers, fishers, and those who just enjoy native Australian landscapes and beautiful coastal vistas.\n(44 mins)\n--------------------------------------------------------------------\nEnjoying the podcast?\xa0 \nHelp support the show with a \xa0\xa0one-off donation\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\nAustralianHistoriesPodcast.com.au