Shire of Toombul War Memorial
Jean BromhamThe Toombul Shire War Memorial and the war trophy German Krupp field gun were unveiled in Buckland Park (now renamed Nundah Memorial Park) on Saturday afternoon 21 November 1921, by His Excellency, The Governor of Queensland, Matthew Nathan, in the presence of a large assemblage. His Excellency, who was attended by Captain Hammond, A.D.C., inspected the guard of honour, consisting of the 9th Area Senior Cadets under Lieut. Everett. Then Councillor Bradbury, Chairman of the Shire, voiced the appreciation of the large gathering as the presence of His Excellency.
In unveiling the war trophy which was captured by the 41st Battalion during the great offensive in August 1918, His Excellency said he hoped the horror of war would be followed by a long peace.
The Memorial is a finely executed figure of a fully, accoutred Digger on top of a handsome pedestal which was designed by Mr. F Williams of Ipswich. The "Digger" band played selections during the afternoon, and a combine choir, conducted by Mr J A J Ferguson, sang Kipling's "Recessional". The committee responsible for the arrangements consisted of Councillors W F Bradbury, W F Schulz, H C Wood, Messrs W Eldridge, W D M Cart, H Proud, A Stanton with Mr D W L Anderson as honourary secretary. Mr Anderson stated that the Memorial cost 373 pound, of which 242 pounds had been subscribed, and further promises had been received, including 10 pounds and 10 shillings from the Nundah Rifle Club.
Information commemorating World War II were added after 1945 and a further plaque "1945-1995" was added later to remember all who had served during that period.
