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The Memorial School of Arts was erected originally to commemorate those who served in World War One, but now commemorates other wars and conflicts. Marble Rolls of Honour for various conflicts are located on the front of the building behind the war memorial.
The foundation stone was laid by the Governor of Queensland on the 14th January 1929. The Memorial School of Arts was opened by the the Premier, Mr A.E. Moore on the 24th May 1930.
PITTSWORTH, March 10. At an enthusiastic meeting held in the Shire Hall last night it was agreed almost unanimously that the fallen soldiers' memorial should take the form of a public hall. It was estimated that the hall would cost at least £2030.
The Brisbane Courier (Qld.), 12 March 1921.
Location
Address: | Yandilla Street, Pittsworth, 4356 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.71608 Long: 151.633148 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Designer: | Marks & Son (architect) |
Monument Manufacturer: | Mr John Fortune (builder) |
Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 14th January, 1929 |
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Soldiers Memorial School of Arts
This stone was laid by Sir John Goodwin K.C.B., C.M.C., D.S.O. on 14th January 1929
In memory of the fallen, & in appreciation of the living who took part in the Great War
1914 - 1918.