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Eagle Junction State School Memorial Gates Print Page 
30-April-2020 (Rozenn Leard)
Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Rozenn Leard
The gates commemorate former students and teachers who had served in World War One.
Designed by Evan Smith, the gates were officially opened on the 22 November 1924 by the Governor of Queensland, Sir Matthew Nathan. The memorial was provided largely from funds subscribed to by parents and those interested in the school.
The Brisbane Courier, 22nd November 1924.
Location
| Address: | 49 Roseby Avenue, Eagle Junction State School , Clayfield , 4011 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.417717 Long: 153.050492 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gates |
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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: | Evan Smith |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 22nd November, 1924 |
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Left Side Inscription
Source: MAEagle Junction State School
These gates were erected in honour of the ex pupils and teachers who served in the Great War
1914 - 1918
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
