Killarney War MemorialPrint Page 
The monument was originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War One. It was moved from near the entrance to the railway yards to its present location in April 1937.
The original "digger" sculpture was destroyed by a tornado in 1968, and replaced by a broken column.
Four pillars support the top which features carved wreaths and rifles, which are crossed right over left, with no slings. Names on the plaques honour those who served in both World Wars, and a separate plaque honours those who served in Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam.
Those listed around the top section died in service or were killed in action in World War One.
In 2019, the broken column on the top of the memorial was replaced by a "digger" sculpture.
Location
| Address: | Oleander Street & Warwick - Killarney Road, Killarney, 4373 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.332787 Long: 152.294131 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Monument Manufacturer: | W. R. Prout (Warwick, QLD) |
| Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 25th April, 1921 |
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In Memoriam
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Honor Roll
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The Great War
1914 - 1918.
World War II
1939 - 1945.
In Memoriam
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Honor Roll
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In Memoriam
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Honor Roll
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Korea
Malaya / Borneo
Vietnam
In Memoriam
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Honor Roll
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The Digger`s return
On 22nd November 1968 at 8pm, Killarney Public School was holding its annual speech night. Killarney residents were gathered in the Capitol Theatre, enjoying the social event. Without warning a tornado struck the town. When it had passed, residents staggered from the theatre, to a scene of almost total devastation. Amidst the rubble was the sandstone digger statue, toppled from his place of honour atop the cenotaph, smashed and destroyed.
Killarney RSL Sub-Branch
James (Jim) Mc Gee President Peter Webster PhD Secretary
In late 2019, the Digger returned, for ANZAC, Remembrance and other sacred days, where the local community may stand proud of their forebears, remembering the sacrifice given by so many that we may all live free.
This project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
