Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

The clock and chimes were erected by the Kurilpa Ladies War Memorial Committee in the Municipal Library Tower in Boundary Street, West End. They were unveiled by Mr J.P. Fry, M.L.A. on the 21st April 1929 and dedicated by Chaplain Lieutenant -Colonel D. S. Brumwell O.B.E. The President of the Kurilpa Ladies War Memorial Committee, Mrs J.P. Fry then placed a wreath of poppies at the foot of the tower and unveiled the honour roll of 80 names.
The Brisbane Courier, 22nd April 1929

From Gillett & Johnston (bellfounders) bell records there are five bells cast in 1928 for the Kurilpa West End War Memorial Clock Tower.
Below are the details of these bells:

#1; Serial No.------;  14 1/2"diameter;   Weight 0cwt 2qrs 22lbs;   Note F.
#2. Serial No2682;  16 1/4"diameter;   Weight 0cwt 3qrs 26.5lbs;   Note D.
#3. Serial No.-----;    16 7/8"diameter;  Weight 1cwt 0qrs 1lb;  Note C.
#4. Serial No2787;   22" diameter;       Weight 2cwt 0qts 24lbs;   Note G.
#5. Serial No2232;   31 7/8"diameter;  Weight 6cwt 1qr  24lbs;   Note C. (Hour bell)

The clock might be driven by a mechanism from the same foundry to strike the 'Westminster Chimes'.