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Ayr War Arch
Photographs supplied by Diane Watson
The War Memorial Arch and gates at the entrance to the Memorial Park were erected to commemorate those who served in World War One.
In 1925, a War Memorial Committee was formed to build a suitable structure to commemorate the soldiers of the First World War. In April, a tender was accepted for J. Tickle to build the arch complete with iron gates. Melrose & Fenwick`s tender for a nearby monument was also accepted and four months was allowed for the completion of the work.
The Soldiers Memorial was unveiled and the Memorial Park opened by Councillor Barsby in November 1925.
Cairns Post (Qld) 27th November 1925.
Location
Address: | MacMillan & MacKenzie Streets, ANZAC Park, Ayr, 4807 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -19.578476 Long: 147.404821 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Monument Manufacturer: | J.Tickle |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | November-1925 |
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