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The monument commemorates those from the District who served in World War One and contains the names of those who lost their lives in the conflict. It is an octagonal pavilion which is rare among Queensland`s World War One memorials.
The Windsor War Memorial was unveiled on Anzac Day 1925 by Mr C. Taylor M.L.A. The memorial contains the names of some 130 men who made the supreme sacrifice. Addresses were given by the Mayor of Greater Brisbane, Alderman W.A. Jolly and the Mayor of Windsor, Alderman H. Bond. The Windsor Town Band was in attendance.
The Brisbane Courier, 22nd April 1925.
Location
Address: | Lutwyche Road & Roblane Street, Memorial Park, Windsor, 4030 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.430012 Long: 153.032307 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 |
Designer: | F. R. Hall & W. A. Devereux |
Monument Manufacturer: | P. Frew |
Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th April, 1925 |
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Windsor War Memorial 1914 - 1918
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On the floor of the monument :
Erected by the citizens of Windsor
In honour of the sailors & soldiers of the town who took part in the Great War
1914 1918
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