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21-July-2014
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The hall commemorates those who served in World War One.

The Soldiers Memorial Hall, erected in 1935 ,was presented to the Gayndah sub branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. by the Gayndah Shire Council on the evening of Armistice Day 1938. The Chairman of the Council, Councillor H. E. M. Leggatt made the presentation and Mr Croft on behalf of the Diggers accepted the gift. One of the oldest returned soldiers, Mr Partride, unveiled the tablet. A reunion of the Diggers followed the ceremony.
The Courier-Mail, 15th November 1938.

Location

Address:Capper Street (Burnett Highway) , Gayndah, 4625
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -25.625571
Long: 151.610503
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 11th November, 1938
Front Inscription

Gayndah Soldiers Memorial Hall

Plaque : 

Gayndah & District Soldiers Memorial Hall

1935

 

Source: MA,MIV,SKP
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