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The memorial and a tree commemorate Private Andrew Clark who was killed in France during World War One. A new plaque has been placed on the stone.
He was believed to be the only person from the district then known as Sandy Creek to be killed in the war. The area where the monument is located is known as the Private Andrew Clark Memorial Park.
Mr. and Mrs. A.Clark, of Sandy Creek Annerley, South Brisbane, have been notified of the loss of their eldest son, Private Andrew Clark, 9th Battalion, late 25th, killed in action in France on the 19th March. He left Brisbane on 22nd October, 1915.
Telegraph (Brisbane), 9 April 1918.
Location
Address: | Andrew Avenue & Fernvale Road, Private Andrew Clark Memorial Park, Tarragindi, 4121 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.526569 Long: 153.040292 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 18-March-1918 |
Actual Event End Date: | 18-March-1918 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | September -1926 |
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This stone was erected and tree planted in memory of Private Andrew Clark
9th Battalion A.I.F.
Killed in action in France 18th March 1918
Aged 26 years
Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends
1914 - 1918