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Colinton War Memorial
Colinton War Memorial

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Colinton War Memorial was erected in memory of the men of the district who enlisted in World War One.

The memorial in the form of an honour roll was erected in front of the Colinton School of Arts on the 18th January 1917. The base pillars of the roll are of sandstone which the centre is of white marble on which the names of the volunteers are inscribed. The Roll was unveiled by Mr H.P.Somerset M.L.A.
The Brisbane Courier ,26th January 1917.

Location

Address:D`Aguilar Highway & Emu Creek Road, Colinton, 4306
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.929722
Long: 152.3225
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
Monument Manufacturer:Frank Williams & Co (Ipswich, QLD)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 18th January, 1917
Front Inscription

OUR BOYS

Colinton Honour Roll

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Source: MIV, QWMR, MA
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