South African (Boer) War MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates those who served in the South African (Boer) War. This was the first Boer War memorial in Queensland and was unveiled by Brevet-Lieutenant Colonel Harry Chauvel. His Queenslanders had been the first Australian unit to be in action in the war. The memorial was restored in April 2011.
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 Boer 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.
The unveiling of The Boer War Memorial to the fallen soldiers of Allora to place on the 19th October 1904 in front of a huge crowd. The unveiling was performed by Colonel Chauvel in the absence of the State Commandant, Colonel Plomer. Referring to the names of those on the monument who had fallen, Colonel Chauvel congratulated the people of Allora on the steps they had taken to perpetuate the men who had died fighting for the motherland.
The Brisbane Courier , 20th October 1904.
Location
| Address: | Warwick Street, Allora Memorial Park, Allora , 4362 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.035855 Long: 151.986104 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 |
| Designer: | William MacIntosh (Sydney, NSW) |
| Monument Manufacturer: | W. Prout |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 19th October, 1904 |
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Erected by the residents of Allora and District
To the memory of the Allora soldiers who fell in action in the South African Boer War 1899 - 1902
They heard the Empire's call dear Motherland to shield,
And bade farewell to all they loved to face the battlefield.
But at the front they fighting fell and died like warriors grand.
Sleep then in peace, thy deeds shall live - Ye died for motherland
Unveiled by Brevet-Lieut-Col, H.G. Chauvel, C.M.G.
19 - 10 - 04
The following are the names of Allora men who also fought in South African Boer War.
1st Contingent Privates
[ Names ]
2nd Contingent
[ Names ]
3rd Contingent
[ Names ]
Lieut. L. J. Caskey, 5th Contingent
killed at Mokari Drift 27th September 1901.
Corporal G. B. Conley, 1st Contingent
killed at Sanna's Post 31st March 1900.
Private J. H. Anderson, 5th Contingent
killed at Oliphants River 26th April 1901.
Private M. Geaney, 6th Contingent
killed at Vereeniging 25th July 1901.
The following are the names of Allora who also fought in South African Boer War.
4th Contingent Privates
[ Names ]
5th Contingent
[ Names ]
6th Contingent
[ Names ]
also [ Name ] , 5th Contingent
