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18-May-2015 (Fred Brunings)
18-May-2015 (Fred Brunings)

Photographs supplied by John Huth / Fred Brunings

The monument was originally erected to commemorate soldiers of Kolan Shire who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. The names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two were added at a later date. 

The memorial was unveiled by Lieutenant-Colonel Christie on November 6th 1920 and contained the names of one nursing sister and 47 men of the shire who had made the supreme sacrifice. The monument cost £320 and was unveiled free of debt. 
The Queenslander, 11th December 1920.

Location

Address:Mulgrave & Walker Streets, Gin Gin, 4671
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -24.992726
Long: 151.957715
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)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 6th November, 1920
Front Inscription

In memory of those who so nobly gave their lives for our freedom in the Great War of 1914 - 1919

They rose responsive to their country`s call
They gave their best, their lives their all

Plaque : 

In memory of the fallen in the war of 1939 to 1945

Lest We Forget

Base :

Kolan Shire Roll of Honour

 

 


 


 

Left Side Inscription
[ Names ]
Back Inscription
[ Names ]
Right Side Inscription
[ Names ]
Source: MA,MIV,SKP,QWMR
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