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The monument commemorates those who died whilst in service at the Thursday Island Garrison between 1893 and 1917.
The garrison at Thursday Island was formed in 1893 on the recommendations of military authorities both in Australia and England as a defence against a possible invasion of Australia. The colonies undertook the responsibilty of erecting the works while the Imperial Government promised to supply the guns and ammunition.
The works at Thursday Island were designed by Major Druitt R. E. A similar fortification was propsed for Albany. The first troops to the garrison consisted of two officers and fifty men of the Queensland Permanent Force under the the command of Captain Byron.
Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton , 19th June 1893.
Location
| Address: | Aplin Road, Thursday Island Cemetery, Thursday Island, 4875 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -10.575901 Long: 142.216528 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1893 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1917 |
Dedication
Consensu Stabilis
Sacred to the memory of the officers N.C. officers and men of the Thursday Island Garrison who died while serving at this station
This stone is erected by their comrades
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