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02-January-2016
02-January-2016
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The honour roll commemorates those from the Traveston District who served in World War Two.

 

Location

Address:Traveston Road, Traveston Soldiers Memorial Hall , Traveston, 4570
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.321614
Long: 152.783067
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Honour Roll
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945
Link:https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 22nd December, 1948
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Roll of Honor    

Traveston District

[ Names ]

World War II

Plaque :
       
The Gympie Times
Thursday, 23 December 1948

Traveston Honour Board
 
The unveiling of the Honor Board took place at the Traveston S.M. Hall last night. Although the night was stormy a  good crowd was present and everything was in readiness for the occasion. People were present from all parts of the district. Mr  Hill and Mr H Francis carried out the duties of M.C. Francis carried out the duties of M.C. Dancing and cards and speeches made the programme, musicians being Mrs. McVicar (piano), Steele Bros. (accordian), V.Johnson (mandolin).

The Chairman, Mr.T. Rees, after dancing being in progress for some time, called on Mr. G. Sykes, President of Gympie Sub-Branch R.S.S. I. L. A. who had been invited to propose the unveiling ceremony. After a fine speech he unveiled the board, and the roll was called. Mr Sykes was thanked for performing his duty in such a capable manner. 

Source: QHR, MA
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