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The plaque commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. 

In the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Macalister-street a tablet, in memory of the soldiers from Walkerston district who gave their lives for their country in the Great War, subscribed for by Walkerston residents, will be unveiled tonight (Monday), by the Premier, Mr. W. Forgan Smith. A committee, under the chairmanship ot Mr. B. Clarke, is responsible for this mark of recognition; and it is expected there will be a good response to the invitations issued to attend the ceremony.
Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld), 3 July 1935. 

Location

Address:Dutton Street, Walkerston Village Shopping Centre, Walkerston, 4751
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -21.160416
Long: 149.065084
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
Link:http://www.mackayhistory.org

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 1st July, 1935
Front Inscription

Erected by the residents of Walkerston District

Who fell in the Great War

1911  1918

Ever dearly remembered

 

Source: MA, MHS
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