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South African (Boer) War MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates those who served in the South African (Boer) War (1899-1902).
Around 16,000 Australians volunteered to fight for Britain against the Dutch-Afrikaner, or Boer, settlers in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. It remains Australia's third-worst conflict in terms of casualties.
When the war broke out in 1899, Australia was made up of six colonies that were on the verge of becoming a federation. The war was seen as an opportunity for Australia to show its commitment to Britain and to define its identity.
Location
| Address: | Bazaar & Sussex Streets, Queens Park, Behind War Memorial, Maryborough, 4650 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -25.536855 Long: 152.704818 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Boer |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 11-October-1899 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 31-May-1902 |
Dedication
In memory of those who served in the Boer War
South Africa
1899 - 1902.
Australia`s First Conflict
