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The pulpit in the church was originally erected in memory of those members of the Mareeba United Church who served and those who died in World War One.The pulpit contains plaques which list the names of the fallen. Additional plaques were added to the pulpit on ANZAC Day 1949 to commemorate those from the congregation who served in World War Two and lists the names of the fallen from that conflict.
A really fine thing in Soldiers' Memorials for this hamlet is the imposing new pulpit erected in the United Church in memory of those of its soldier members who fell in the war. Mr. Lawson (sawmill) gave the timber, silky oak, beautifully marked, and cut on the quarter, to show off the beauty of its tracery to the fullest advantage. Members of the congregation subscribed the necessary funds to pay for the work to be done. Mr. W. Hastie, senior, one of the pioneers of the church, a choir member almost from its opening (if not actually so), and an indefatigable worker, was intrusted with the work of making the pulpit, and is to be complimented on his handiwork. The names of the soldiers, the Honor Board of the Church, have yet to be inscribed in the forefront of the pulpit. The Rev. McLaren had the honor of delivering the first sermon from the new pulpit. Mr. Lawson is to be thanked for his generous gift of such beautiful wood, also the people who subscribed to enable the work to be done, sawmiller, contractor, people, each and all may look with pride on the Soldiers' Memorial they have raised.
Northern Herald (Cairns, Qld.), 10 September 1919.
Note : The pulpit was originally part of the United Church, then the Presbyterian Church of Australia. In 2011 the church was bought by the ‘Abundant Life Centre.' The pulpit is in their chapel and can only be seen by appointment - 07 4092 5004.
Source: Mapping Our Anzac History, Mareeba Shire War Memorial Heritage Asset List 2015.
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A really fine thing in Soldiers' Memorials for this hamlet is the imposing new pulpit erected in the United Church in memory of those of its soldier members who fell in the war. Mr. Lawson (sawmill) gave the timber, silky oak, beautifully marked, and cut on the quarter, to show off the beauty of its tracery to the fullest advantage. Members of the congregation subscribed the necessary funds to pay for the work to be done. Mr. W. Hastie, senior, one of the pioneers of the church, a choir member almost from its opening (if not actually so), and an indefatigable worker, was intrusted with the work of making the pulpit, and is to be complimented on his handiwork. The names of the soldiers, the Honor Board of the Church, have yet to be inscribed in the forefront of the pulpit. The Rev. McLaren had the honor of delivering the first sermon from the new pulpit. Mr. Lawson is to be thanked for his generous gift of such beautiful wood, also the people who subscribed to enable the work to be done, sawmiller, contractor, people, each and all may look with pride on the Soldiers' Memorial they have raised.
Northern Herald (Cairns, Qld.), 10 September 1919.
The unveiling of the memorial pulpit connected with the Mareeba United Church takes place tomorrow evening. All cordially invited. Admission free.
Cairns Post (Qld.), 22 April 1920.
Cairns Post (Qld.), 22 April 1920.
Note : The pulpit was originally part of the United Church, then the Presbyterian Church of Australia. In 2011 the church was bought by the ‘Abundant Life Centre.' The pulpit is in their chapel and can only be seen by appointment - 07 4092 5004.
Source: Mapping Our Anzac History, Mareeba Shire War Memorial Heritage Asset List 2015.
World War Two Memorial Plaques 1949Location
| Address: | 133-137 Walsh Street, Abundant Life Centre, Mareeba, 4880 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -16.991849 Long: 145.423606 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Religious Object |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Mr W Hastie |
| Link: | https://msc.qld.gov.au/tourism-and-… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 23rd April, 1920 |
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Front Inscription
Plaque 1:
Mareeba
United Church.
Erected
In Memory Of
Those Connected With
The Above Church
Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice In
The Great War 1914 – 1918
In Defence Of
Home, Liberty & Empire
[Names]
Plaque 2:
Mareeba
United Church.
Erected
In Memory Of
Those Connected With
The Above Church
Who Took Part In
The Great War 1914 – 1918
In Defence Of
Home, Liberty & Empire
[Names]
Plaque 3:
Mareeba
United Church.
In Honour Of
Those Connected
With
The Above Church
Who Served In
World War II 1939 – 1945.
God Sustained Them
Plaque 4:
Mareeba
United Church.
In Memory Of
Those Connected With
The Above Church
Who Paid
The Supreme Sacrifice
In
World War II
1939 – 1945.
[Names]
Left Side Inscription
Source: MA, MSWMMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
