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Burleigh Heads War Memorial Plaque 3 : 19-06-2013
Burleigh Heads War Memorial Plaque 3 : 19-06-2013

Photographs supplied by John Huth / Graeme Saunders

The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

It is three arched brick walls on a large stepped platform with a flagpole sitting in front of the centre wall.  The centre wall has an inscription with three plaques inserted.  The smaller walls either side have one plaque. Stone memorials are positioned around and rosemary bushes are planted left and right of the platform, dedicated to all prisoners of war.

 

Location

Address:Connor Street, Burleigh Heads Memorial Park, Burleigh Heads, 4220
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.089313
Long: 153.452279
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Link:http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 20th April, 1996
Front Inscription

Burleigh Heads War Memorial

This memorial was officially dedicated on 20 April 1996 by His Worship the Mayor Councillor Ray Stevens and  Mr Ben Shuster (President Burleigh RSL Sub Branch)

In memory of the men and women who served their country in all wars

Cr Ray Stevens       Cr Paul Gamin
Mayor                      Division 12

 

Source: MA,QWMR
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