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New Farm State School War MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates former students of the school who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. Originally erected as a drinking fountain, the monument is now a red brick pillar containing a flagpole.
In 1922, permission was granted to erect a Memorial Drinking Fountain, which the cost at the time was £115, which was achieved by contributions made by members of the school community and local residents.
The fountain was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor in February 1923. The fountain was erected by parents and friends and contained two tablets on which were inscribed the names of 24 students.
The hon.secretary of the New Farm State School Memorial ( Mr.Syd. Johnson) advises his Excellency the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan) will unveil the memorial drinking fountain at the school at 3 pm. on Friday.
The Brisbane Courier (Qld.), 30 January 1923.
Location
| Address: | James and Heal Street, New Farm State School, New Farm, 4005 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.46051 Long: 153.045061 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 |
| Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 2nd February, 1923 |
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In loving memory of
[ Names ]
1914 - 1918
In the Great War 1914 - 1918
[ Names ]
Scholars who fell
