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1943 (State Library of Queensland)
1943 (State Library of Queensland)

Photographs supplied by Gordon Neilsen / Russell Byers / John Huth

The monument was originally erected to commemorate those who had died in service or were killed in action during World War One. The names of the service personnel who died in service or were killed in action during World War Two, the Korean and Vietnam Wars were added at a later date.

The words, ''Our Honoured Dead," surmounted by a wreath, carved in the solid stone, form the outstanding inscription on the Fallen Soldiers Memorial in Leslie Park. There is also the people's tribute: "Lest we forget. Erected in the year 1923 to cherish and perpetuate the memory of the men of Warwick and district who were faithful unto death in the Empire's victorious struggle for righteousness and freedom. In sacred sleep they lie. Say not that the brave die." This memorial was unveiled by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, on the 5th December 1923 in the presence of a very large assemblage, including a contingent of returned soldiers, the citizen forces, and all branches of war workers.

The monument, which stands 35ft. in height, and cost £1445, contains 220 tons of stone, and stands on three granite bases, acting as steps and foundation. It is constructed of Helidon freestone. The second pedestal has four granite columns, in Corinthian order, with capitals and entablature. The whole is surmounted by a Celtic cross in Helidon freestone, while the badge of the A.I.F. in shown in bold relief. The foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) in June 1923. It is also intended at a later date to erect memorial gates containing the names of all the men who enlisted from Warwick. There are 122 names of the fallen on the memorial.

During the unveiling ceremony it was stated that Warwick had sent 2000 men to the front, and also had raised about £20,000 for war purposes, never failing to reach the quota fixed for the various,war and peace loans. The total sum raised for the monument to date is £1989 and a further sum of £250 is required to complete the scheme.
The Queenslander (Brisbane), 15th December 1923.

Location

Address:Palmerin & Fitzroy Streets, Leslie Park, Warwick, 4370
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.213652
Long: 152.032629
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Monument Manufacturer:Frank Williams & Co (Ipswich, QLD)
Link:http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 5th December, 1923
Front Inscription

The Honoured Dead

Plaque :

This memorial was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor Sir Matthew Nathan P.C., G.C.M.G. 

5th December 1923.

Left Side Inscription

Warwick District War Dead

World War II
[ Names ]

Korean War 
[ Names ]

Vietnam War 
[ Names ]

Back Inscription

The Honoured Dead

Plaque :

"Lest We Forget."

Erected in the year 1923, A.D., to cherish and to perpetuate the memory of the men from Warwick and District who were faithful unto death in the Empire`s victorious struggle for righteousness and freedom.

"In sacred sleep they lie.  Say not that the brave die."

Right Side Inscription

[ Names ]

The foundation stone of this memorial was laid on 7th June 1923 by Hon. S M. Bruce 

Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Inscription in Proximity

This plaque was laid to commemorate the inclusion of the names to the Cenotaph of the Warwick District war dead from World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam conflict by the Mayor of Warwick Shire Council Councillor Bruce Green

6th July 1996

Source: MA,MIV,SKP,QWMR
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