Mackay War Memorial Swimming Centre

The Memorial Plaque at the entrance to Mackay War Memorial Swimming Centre was created by Mr McIntosh represents the Navy, Army & Airforce, a Lancaster bomber, battleship, submarine, Owen Gun, hills of New Guinea, sands of Egypt with the sun shining on a Dove of Peace in the background with the Southern Cross & two bronze wreaths on either side with the words "Dedicated to the Fallen of Mackay & District, Lest We Forget.”

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Memorial Name
Mackay War Memorial Swimming Centre
Address

Milton Street, Mackay QLD 4740

Conflicts
Second World War, 1939–45
Dedication Date
14 Dec 1963
Memorial Designer

Russell Gibbons

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Mackay War Memorial Swimming Pool Community Action Group

Mackay War Memorial Swimming Pool photo - 1963
Mackay Memorial Swimming Centre, a dedicated living war memorial
Mackay War Memorial Swimming Centre Artists Impression 1960s
Artists Impression of the Russell Gibbons designed Memorial Swimming Centre, Mackay
The Memorial Plaque at the entrance to Mackay War Memorial Swimming Centre was created by Mr McIntosh represents the Navy, Army & Airforce, a Lancaster bomber, battleship, submarine, Owen Gun, hills of New Guinea, sands of Egypt with the sun shining on a Dove of Peace in the background with the Southern Cross & two bronze wreaths on either side with the words "Dedicated to the Fallen of Mackay & District, Lest We Forget.”
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History of Mackay War Memorial Swimming Centre

The Mackay War Memorial Swimming Centre opened on 14 December 1963. It was dedicated as a Memorial to the fallen of WW1 and WW2, as well as those who served and

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