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11-August-2013
11-August-2013

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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
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.430012
Long: 153.032307
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
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
Front Inscription

Windsor War Memorial 1914 - 1918

[ Names ]

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

 

Left Side Inscription
[ Names ]
Back Inscription
[ Names ]
Right Side Inscription
(Names)
Source: MA,MIV,SKP,QWMR
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