Longreach State High School War MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates those from Longreach and District who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The monument which is located between two flagpoles features several plaques including one for the Centenary of Armistice. A Lone Pine has been planted in the vicinity and silhouette figures displaying ANZAC soldiers are also a feature of the monument.
Funding of $8432 was received through the Armistice Centenary Grants Program.
It was originally unveiled on the 25th April 2018 in memory of those who gave their lives with an additional plaque unveiled on the 11th November 2018 commemorating those from the District who served in the Australian Defence in all conflicts.
Location
| Address: | 29 Jabiru Street, Longreach State High School, Longreach, 4730 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -23.437437 Long: 144.262075 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 25th April, 2018 |
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Plaque :
Centenary of Armistice Day
1918 - 2018
This memorial honours the members of the Longreach community who have served in the Australian Defence Forces during war and peace and especially those who made the supreme sacrifice.
Lest We Forget
November 11, 2018
Plaque :
In memory of those who gave their lives in defence of our country
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them
Their name liveth for evermore
Dedicated 2018
Plaque :
Proudly donated by the Longreach RSL Sub Branch and RSL Nth QLD District Branch Veterans Welfare Fund
Erected by Longreach Regional Council
25th April 2018
"Lest We Forget"
