Coolangatta Soldiers Memorial, Qld
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The Coolangatta Soldiers Memorial was erected by the citizens to commemorate those who served in World War One.
Waymark Code: WM162DM
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 04/19/2022
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The draped obelisk with crossed rifles stands on a typical Petrie base near the waterfront, beside the main highway at the Kirra end of Marine Parade. The memorial is on a concrete base, set into the curve of colourful garden beds.
The plaque reads:
Erected by the residents in honour of those who served their King and Country during the Great War 1914-1919
This memorial has outstanding significance as an example of the work of A L Petrie and Son, Brisbane.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 08/29/1926
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Coolangatta Town Council
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Australia/New Zealand
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Queen Elizabeth Park
Marine Parade
Coolangatta, QLD Australia
4225
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