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Memorial Stone & Commemorative Wall Print Page
The Memorial Stone and Commemorative Wall commemorates the town's centenary in 2011 and is a tribute to the families of Goomeri.
The Land Sale of 1911, when the town was established, was a defining moment in the history of the district. With the development of the the timber industry during the 1920s, the town boomed. New businesses were established, with all major services provided to a fast growing farming community.
Location
Address: | Moore Street, Lions Park, Goomeri, 4601 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.183746 Long: 152.068195 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1911 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 2011 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th March, 2011 |
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Goomeri Centenary
A Goomeri Lions Project
Goomeri and District
1911 to 2011
Unveiled by Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC Governor of Queensland
March 5, 2011
We are indebted to the many people who have donated their time and skills to this Centenary Project 1911 - 2011.
"A tribute to the families of Goomeri"
Celebrating 100 years of settlement in Goomeri
1911 to 2011
Unveiled by Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC Governor of Queensland
March 5, 2011