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Anzac Park Memorial Gates  Left Pillar
Anzac Park Memorial Gates Left Pillar

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson

The ANZAC Park Memorial Gates were unveiled by the Governor-General Lord Forster in 1922. The gates were erected at the entrance to an Honour Avenue to commemorate the Southport soldiers who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. Additional trees were planted and a plaque was erected at a later date to commemorate the fallen of World War Two.

At the opening of the gates Lord Forster said "Let these gates be held in high honour to the memory of those brave men who went to fight for King and country. In memory of those who laid down their lives I declare these gates open. "
The Brisbane Courier, 1st September 1922

The redevelopment of the Southport Broadwater Parklands in 2010 necessitated the removal and relocation of the existing ANZAC Park Gates within the upgraded park.

 

Location

Address:Gold Coast Highway, Broadwater Parklands ANZAC Park, Southport, 4215
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.969831
Long: 153.418911
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Gates
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Designer:A. L. Petrie
Link:http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 31st August, 1922
Left Side Inscription

ANZAC
Park

Lest We Forget

These gates were erected and this Avenue planted by the citizens of Southport

In honour of Southport men who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 

1914 - 1919

(Back of Column)

Roll of Honour

[ Names ]

Their name liveth for evermore

Right Side Inscription

ANZAC Park

ANZAC
Park

Lest We Forget

These gates were erected and this Avenue planted by the citizens of Southport

In honour of Southport men who made the supreme sacrifice in the Second World War 

1939 - 1945

(Back of Column)

[ Names ]
 

Source: MIV,QWMR, MA
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