Meandarra ANZAC Memorial MuseumPrint Page
The Museum commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
It houses a large and comprehensive military memorabilia collected over the past 30 years. The artefacts cover many of the battles in which local war veterans fought, representing the three Armed Services of Navy, Army and Air Force.
The commemorative World War One Gallery was opened on ANZAC Day 2015.
The idea for the Meandarra ANZAC Memorial Museum began at a public meeting in Meandarra in 2001, at which time a commitment was made between the local community and the former Tara Shire Council to ensure a significant local collection was not sold, but stayed within the region. A committee was formed at the public meeting, which was attended by 75 community members and representatives from the former Tara Shire Council. Most of the artefacts to be displayed in the museum had already been restored.
In 2003, notification was received from The Minister for Veterans Affairs, that rare permission had been granted to use the word “ANZAC” in the museum's name, as the museum would typify the bravery and self sacrifice of the first ANZACs. The residents of Meandarra who have formed the Meandarra ANZAC Memorial Museum Management Committee significantly contribute to fostering tourism and community development in Meandarra. Funding for this project was made available through Q150, Legacy Infrastructure Program, Rural Living Infrastructure Program, and Tara Shire Council. The museum is now run jointly by the Management Committee and Western Downs Regional Council.
Location
Address: | Sara Street, Meandarra, 4422 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.322933 Long: 149.882535 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2003 |
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Meandarra ANZAC Memorial Museum