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Three black granite panels have been added to the sloping front wall of the sandstone dais with laser engravings similar to the Dungaree Memorial outside the Cenotaph gates. The centre panel has the shape of a Veteran’s headstone and depicts the silhouette of a soldier resting on arms reversed, a photo of the Warwick War Graves and The Ode.
Warwick RSL Sub-Branch board member John Greacen wrote that this “symbolises the respect afforded to the Fallen.”
The two outer panels contain 32 images of service on land, sea and air on a timeline, represented by a vine, from the formation of the Federation of Australia to the present. A single vine extends from 1900 to 1950 then splits into three vines, signifying a shift from ‘War’ to ‘War, Peace Keeping and Humanitarian’ operations carried out by Australian Defence Force personnel.
“The contribution of every individual is given equal coverage so that the youngest Veteran or Serving Member can see their position on the timeline and that of those who also have served,” wrote John.
The “master plan” for refurbishment was first conceived in 2012, but fundraising did not commence until 2016 when a veteran community committee under the chairmanship of John Felton assumed charge. Support for the project flooded in from the community, federal, state and local governments and a total of $94,000 was raised from donations and grants.
There were insufficient funds for the proposed memorial wall panels but as the Warwick RSL Sub-Branch was committed to see the project through, SDRC invited proposals for the design of the war memorial plaques,” John wrote. “Former member of the fundraising committee, Mark McGowan, produced a concept that was widely accepted.”
The Warwick RSL Sub-Branch funded and assisted the development of Mark’s design. They selected Graphiker on Demand to develop the graphic design, and Michael and Pili Zuniga of MP Laser Engravings of Stanthorpe to supply, engrave and install the black granite panels to the Memorial Wall.
“Obtaining the special polished black granite during the global pandemic has been a serious challenge and several other issues have caused delays but installation was completed for Remembrance Day 2020,” John wrote.
Warwick RSL Sub-Branch board members said that while the Leslie Park War Memorial Precinct is not yet complete, they are very pleased with the new addition.
Warwick Today, 3 December 2020.
Location
| Address: | Palmerin & Fitzroy Streets, Leslie Park, Warwick, 4370 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.213082 Long: 152.031958 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Designer: | Graphiker on Demand from a concept by Mark McGowan |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Michael and Pili Zuniga , MP Laser Engravings (Stanthorpe) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 14th April, 2019 |
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Lest We Forget
Plaque :
All gave some * Some gave all
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old ;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Dais Memorial
The Dais Memorial depicts a series of images of the Australian Defence Force from Federation to current times. The vine represents a time line reflecting all aspects of our nation`s military involvement beginning with a single vine and then branching out covering not only the Australian Defence Force`s commitment ro warlike engagements, but also its commitment to peace keeping and humanitarian involvements.
The centre panel is designed in the image of the Australian War Grave headstone.
The dais motto "All gave some, some gave all" is inscribed around the top, with the soldier at "Rest on Arms Reverse" showing respect to those who have gone before.
The image of the cemetery is that of Warwick War Graves, and the Ode, a traditional recitation, is displayed to express the respect we show to those who served.
This dais is dedicated to the Australian men and women who served their country
All gave some, some gave all
Dedicated by Rev. Darren Muller
Opened by the Hon. David Littleproud MP and Mayor Tracy Dobie on the 14th April 2019
- We will remember them -
