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28-May-2019 (Sandra Brown)
28-May-2019 (Sandra Brown)

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland / Sandra Brown

The gates commemorate those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

A representative of the Longreach Sub-Branch of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. and a party of members will visit Ilfracombe on ANZAC Day to participate in the unveiling of the Memorial Gates erected at the entrance to the Park at lfracombe. The Ilfracombe Memorial Committee extended an invitation to the Longreach Sub-Branch to attend the unveiling in conjunction with the Anzac Day service. The Gates Were erected by the Memorial Committee and the Ilfracombe Shire Council.
The Longreach Leader (Qld), 23 February 1951.

 

Location

Address:Main Avenue (Landsborough Highway) , Ilfracombe, 4727
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -23.489337
Long: 144.506752
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Gates
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 25th April, 1951
Front Inscription
Ilfracombe Memorial Park
Left Side Inscription

These grounds presented by Councillor J. Y. Shannon. - Rodney Downs - to Ilfracombe Shire Council for the purpose of park and playground

February 1949

Right Side Inscription

Memorial Gates

Erected October 1950 by Ilfracombe Shire Council and Ilfracombe Memorial Committee to honour those who served their country

Source: SKP, QWMR, MA
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