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The clock tower was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. The clock face has the words Lest We Forget instead of numbers.
The names of those who died in service or were killed in action of World War Two were added at a later date.
The memorial was unveiled by Raymond Huish, State President RSL, on the 15th November 1940. The memorial is in the form of a column 30 feet high with a four faced electric clock bearing the words "Lest We Forget " instead of numbers . On a plate is engraved the names of those whose memory the monument was erected for. The cost of the monument was £700.
Townsville Daily Bulletin, 26th November 1940.
Location
Address: | Bunya & Wide Bay Highways, Goomeri, 4601 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.182285 Long: 152.06811 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Designer: | Ernest Gunderson (Brisbane, QLD) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 15th November, 1940 |
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Erected in honour of the brave men from Goomeri and District who fought and served in the Great War
Having heard the call they answered it
1914 - 1918
The Great War
Supreme sacrifice
[ Names ]
1914 1918
28 May 2000
Celebration of the 60th anniversary of the dedication of this Memorial Clock
(8 - 11 - 1940)
1914
1918
2nd World War
1939 - 1945
Supreme sacrifice
[ Names ]
Plaque :
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II
Lest We Forget