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The Gums War Memorial Garden

A War Memorial Garden was opened on Tuesday 24 November 2009 in the presence of His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia.The G

Author: Campbelltown Library 'Digital Diggers'

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Maryborough Special School Memorial

In the grounds of Maryborough Special School there is a memorial stone and plaque in memory of those who gave their lives in defence of our country.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Museum description

A nationally recognised museum that showcases the bravery and sacrifice of the Anzacs and all those who have served in Australia's armed forces.

Author: Carolyn Beattie

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Maryborough RSL Club Memorials

The Maryborough RSL Club has numerous Honour Boards containing names of those who served in various conflicts.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Memorial description

Red brick memorial made up of a column to the right with a square clock inserted in the top. Another column is built to the left with an inbuilt cross.

Author: Carolyn Beattie

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Maryborough Gallipoli to Armistice War Memorial

Words and thoughts of the original Anzacs guide visitors on a unique journey through The Great War in a new memorial opened in Maryborough, Queensland, on July 21 2018.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Maryborough City Hall Honour Boards

There are 7 Honour Boards situated inside the Town Hall. The WWI total who served is 633. WWII Board lists 110 who served.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Maryborough Central State School War Memorial

The new memorial was completed in 2010 and stands in 2 pieces. It lists 180 names of past students who served in World War I. A book by Jenny Elliott gives further detail.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Lieutenant Martin J. JORDAN

The only name listed is Lieutenant Martin J. JORDAN, United States Army, killed in Korea 1951.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Maryborough ANZAC Park Memorial Plaque

Near the Anzac Park sign is a stone memorial with a plaque commemorating the original Maryborough Memorial Stones, which no longer exist.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Maryborough Anglican Church

St Paul’s Anglican Church was constructed as the third Maryborough Church of England, replacing a timber church on the same site.

Author: Allan Woodward

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Howard District Honour Board

Commemorates WWI 166 who served. The original Honour Board was lost at the School of Arts by fire (c late 1940’s).

Author: Allan Woodward

John Moule-Probert and his name on the Griffith memorial stone
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A name on polished granite

In the Australian War Memorial, among the 1,787 faces displayed in the Sandakan gallery, is the face of a man noticeably older than those around him. His eyes are cast down

Author: Henry Moulds

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Boonooroo Hall Information

The Honour Board is situated inside the hall and commemorates 10 WWI and 8 WWII who served. Many of the names are of local fishermen and oyster farmers.

Author: Allan Woodward

St. Martin's Anzac Walk
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St Martin's Anzac Walk

The St. Martin's Anzac Walk was constructed and dedicated in 2015, using an Anzac Centenary Loans Grant. 

Author: Campbelltown Library 'Digital Diggers'

Nundah Historic Cemetery, Hedley Avenue
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Nundah Historic Cemetery War Memorial

Records show that ANZAC Day Memorial Services have been held in Nundah Historic Cemetery since 1921.    Veterans from prior to World War I, World War I and World War I

Author: Jean Bromham

Nundah Memorial Park, Cnr Huckland Road and Bage Streets
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Nundah Memorial Park Krupps War Trophy

The World War I Krupp Field Gun was captured in France by the Australian 41st Infantry Battalion in 1918 and was despatched by rail to be shipped to Australia on 5 September 191

Author: Jean Bromham