Normanby Hill Remembrance Park MemorialPrint Page
The monument commemorates those of the Cooloola Shire who died in service or were killed in action in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
Two black columns with marble finish, on top of a stone three stepped plinth base. Both columns have life-sized images of servicemen and women. Large Marble plaques are inserted on the front and back of plinth. The inscription on the back of the memorial commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and was unveiled on the 13th August 1995.Two white flagpoles sit either side of the memorial. Both the memorial and flagpoles rest in the centre of landscaped section of the park which is paved with steps leading to the memorial.
Location
Address: | Normanby Hill Road, Normanby Hill Remembrance Park, Southside, 4570 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.210161 Long: 152.670739 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 11th November, 1995 |
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They shall not grow 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.
This monument was officially unveiled by the Mayor of the Cooloola Shire Councillor Adrien McLintock on the 11th November 1995
It is dedicated to the fallen from the Cooloola Region who enlisted in World War II and subsequent theatres of war
Australia Remembers
World War II
1945 - 1995
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II - 1939 - 1945
Australia remembers those who served in Australia and overseas ; those who died for their country, and the men and women who kept the home fires burning.
Unveiled by the Mayor of Cooloola Shire - Councillor Adrien McLintock
13th August 1995