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The sailor answering his nation's call
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Those who answered the call

The Memorial sailor is wearing the uniform of the Second World War. He represents both officers and sailors who fought the war at sea.

Author: Henry C Moulds

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Building the Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool was built to provide lessons for children and a cool, safe swimming place over the hot summers in Urana.  The RSL contributed money and community members

Author: Wendy Mallon

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Remembrance Day

Every Remembrance Day the community gather at the Cenotaph in MacKnight Park to remember and honour all who have fallen in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping both past and present

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Anzac Day Commemorations

Every Anzac Day, the community gathers in MacKnight Park for the march to the Soldiers' Memorial Hall.

Australian Army Nurses memorial World War I
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St Paul's Cathedral (Melbourne) Nurses

This memorial was created by the Prentice family to commemorate the nurses who died during World War I and, in particular, a member of their family Louise Riggall, a Red Cross V

Author: D.E. Rowse, Hon. Cathedral Archivist

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National Servicemen's Memorial

The National Servicemen's Memorial is a monument, that commemorates those who undertook National Service in the Australian Defence Forces from 1951 to 1972.

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Forest Hill War Memorial

The Forest Hill War Memorial was erected by the Forest Hill Memorial in 1921. The masons for the monument were PJ Lowther and Sons of Brisbane.

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Withcott War Memorial Cairn

Withcott War Memorial Cairn is a monument that commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts. In which Australia has been involved.  

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Australia Remembers Memorial

The Hatton Vale Australia Remembers Memorial is a monument that commemorates the 50th anniversary to the ending of World War Two, and also honours the residents of Laidley Distr

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Ma Ma Creek War Memorial

Ma Ma Creek War Memorial was erected in 1920 for Fleurine Elsie Andrews in memory of her three sons who were killed in the First World War.

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Helidon War Memorial

Helidon War Memorial Cairn and Globe commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One and Two, other theatres of war and deceased Helidon RSL

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Laidley Memorial Gates

The Memorial Park Gates at Laidley are flanked by two marble panels which contain the roll of honour for men and woman of the Laidley District who served in World War One.

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Laidley Memorial Gates

The Memorial Park Gates at Laidley are flanked by two marble panels which contain the roll of honour for men and woman of the Laidley District who served in World War One.

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Laidley War Memorial

The Laidley War Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those from the Laidley district who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. 

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Gatton Weeping Mother Memorial

The Gatton Weeping Mothers War Memorial was designed and produced by well known and highly regarded Ipswich mason, Frank Williams.

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Gatton Boer War Memorial

The Gatton Boer War Memorial was unveiled on 3 August, 1908 by Governor of Queensland, Lord Chelmsford and was designed by architect, William Hodgen.