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13-April-2014
13-April-2014

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The monument includes a "Digger" statue and was originally erected by the citizens of Bowen to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. The sandstone digger stands with head bowed and arms reversed atop a clock tower. The clocks on the memorial were damaged in a cyclone in 1958 and have not been replaced. 

Additional names were added at a later date to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action during World War Two and the Vietnam War. The memorial has been restored and the original marble plaques have been replaced by black granite plaques. 

The Bowen War Memorial was unveiled by Mr Forgan Smith M.L.A on ANZAC Day 1926.
The Queenslander (Brisbane), 3rd July 1926.

Location

Address:Herbert Street, Bowen, 4805
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -20.010399
Long: 148.245215
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Monument Manufacturer:A. L. Petrie & Sons (Toowong, QLD)
Link:http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 25th April, 1926
Front Inscription

Erected by the citizens of Bowen,

In honour of those who fell in the Great War

1914 - 1919

"Their name liveth for evermore." 

We will remember them

 

Left Side Inscription

[ Names ]

Second World War 1939 - 1945

[ Names ]

Back Inscription

[ Names ]

Vietnam War

[ Names ]

Right Side Inscription

[ Names ]

Second World War 1939 - 1945

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Source: MA,MIV,QWMR
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