Ipswich War Memorial Pool MonumentPrint Page 
The former Ipswich War Memorial Pool was erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One, World War Two, and the Korean War.
The pool has since been demolished, but the original plaques have been attached to a monument at the former site.
Location
| Address: | Chermside & Griffiths Roads, Limestone Park, Ipswich, 4305 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.622947 Long: 152.769591 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 2nd December, 1961 |
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Plaque :
Ipswich War Memorial Pool
Erected in memory of the fallen in World Wars I & II & Korean War.
Opened 2nd December, 1961 by
His Excellency Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O. Governor of Queensland
Ipswich City Council the Right Worshipful the Mayor Ald. J. T. Finmore
Aldermen
E. Marginson (Deputy Mayor) J. G. Larsen
J. G. Whybird E. V. Jordon
V. V. M. Denman J. Diamond
D. W. Coultas E. L. Price
V. P. Cassidy H. V. Gibbs
City Engineer G. D. Kennedy A.M.I.E. Aust.
City Administration V. N. Smith F.A.S.A., F.C.I.S., F.I.M.A.
Consulting Engineers (Design) Gutteridge, Haskins & Davey
Ipswich War Memorial Pool
Portion of the cost of this Pool has been subscribed by the citizens of Ipswich through the activiites of the Ipswich Memorial Olympic Pool Appeals Committee
This marker recognises the location of the Ipswich War Memorial Pool which was officially opened 2nd December 1961 and ceased operations in 2000.
Dedicated in perpetual remembrance to the men and women who selflessly serve our nation in defence of our freedoms.
Lest we Forget
