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Service number 40
Private
Born 13 Mar 1896
Service number 1664
Corporal
26th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 28 Dec 1896
Location | Bunya & Burnett Highways, Goomeri, Gympie Regional Council - Queensland, Australia |
Type | memorial |
Description | White concrete tower with brass plates The Goomeri War Memorial Clock is situated on a traffic island at the intersection of the Burnett and Wide Bay Highways. It was unveiled on 15 November 1940 by RSL State President R. D. Huish. It was erected at a cost of £700, raised by the Goomeri Returned Services League Sub-Branch. A metal door bearing a bronze Australian Coat of Arms surrounded by a laurel wreath is recessed into the north face. The dates 1914 and 1919 are located above and below the wreath, also in bronze.
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Built | Not yet discovered |
Opened | 8 November 1940 by Raymond Huish, State President RSL |
Inscription | Erected in honour of the brave men from Goomeri and District who fought and served in the Great War Having heard the call they answered it 1914 - 1918
Supreme Sacrifice
1914 1918
Left Side Inscription
Celebration of the 60th anniversary of the dedication of this Memorial Clock (8-11-1940) Back Inscription
1918 Right Side Inscription
Supreme Sacrifice [ Names ] Plaque : Australia Remembers
In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II Lest We Forget |
Condition | Good |
Showing 2 people of interest from memorial
Service number 40
Private
Born 13 Mar 1896
Service number 1664
Corporal
26th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 28 Dec 1896