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01-March-2016 (Roger Johnson)
01-March-2016 (Roger Johnson)

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Roger Johnson / John Huth

The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

The rotunda is the central component with sandstone tile facings and sandstone fence piers supplied by J. H. Wagner & Sons. A bronze plaque has been used for the dedication panel.

Location

Address:Main Avenue (Landsborough Highway) , Ilfracombe Memorial Park, Ilfracombe, 4727
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -23.489583
Long: 144.506677
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Monument Manufacturer:J. H. Wagner & Sons

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 25th April, 2002
Front Inscription

We gratefully honour the men and women of Ilfracombe and District who served their country in times of conflict

- We remember them -

 

Left Side Inscription

Names of the fallen from Ilfracombe
World War I

[ Names ]

Right Side Inscription

Names of the fallen from Ilfracombe
World War II

[ Names ]

He sleeps not in his native land,
But under foreign skies far from those who loved him,
In a hero`s grave he lies.
He did not shun his country`s call,
But gladly gave his life, his all,
He died, the helpless to defend,
An Australian Soldier`s noble end.

Source: MA, QWMR
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