Allora Shire Soldiers Memorial - Allora, QLD
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S 28° 02.153 E 151° 59.173
56J E 400352 N 6898408
The memorial commemorates those who served in World War One.
Waymark Code: WMNZ6W
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 05/27/2015
Views: 7
It is situated in the Memorial Park which also has memorials to other wars. Built of sandstone with marble plaques on which are listed those who served & those who died. In the centre is an obelisk with the insignia of the Australian Infantry Force & an upturned rifle on a wreath. Cannons are placed either side.
Following is a copy of an article from The Brisbane Courier 15 November 1921 per the website listed below:
The memorial was unveiled on the 11th November 1921 by General J.C. Robertson. General Robertson then asked the mothers of the fallen to unveil the memorial. Amid an impressive silence the mothers pulled a ribbon and the draping flags fell to the ground.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 11/11/1921
Private or Public Monument?: Private
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Citizens of Allora Shire
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Australia/New Zealand
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Memorial Park
Allora, QLD Australia
4362
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