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Mudgeeraba & Springbrook Memorial Hall
Mudgeeraba & Springbrook Memorial Hall

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson

The original hall was built from locally hewn timber in 1922 to commemorate those who served in World War One. It was designed by Percy Henman and built by William Brody. Acclaimed as the largest hall on the south coast line it was tragically destroyed by fire on the 23rd April 1993.

The new hall provided by the community opened on the 23rd April 1995 to commemorats those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

At the opening of the Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Mr J. Appel M.L.A .,offered to donate two prizes for the best two essays written by the schoolchildren of the district, the subject being the opening of the Memorial Hall. The prizes, gold medals, have been won by Elizabeth Barton (Mudgeeraba State School) and Jack Gaben (Merrimac State School ). An essay, sent too late for the competition, by Master Rudder of Springbrook was awarded a special prize.
The Brisbane Courier, 13th July 1923.

Location

Address:62 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba, 4213
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.079175
Long: 153.365142
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1922
Front Inscription

MUDGEERABA & SPRINGBROOK
SCHOOL of ARTS 1922 MEMORIAL HALL

REBUILT 1993 - 1995

Plaque :

Mudgeeraba & Springbrook School of Arts Memorial Hall
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To perpetuate the memory of those who gave their lives and served

Erected by the community 1922-23
Burnt down 1993 - Re-built 1994
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Memorial plaque unveiled 23rd April by -
COUNCILLOR MERNA FRANKLIN & BRIGADIER KEN PHILLIPS AM (RTD)

 

Source: SKP, MA
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