Ipswich War Memorial Pool

Details

Location Chermside & Griffiths Road, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Type swimming_pool
Description

The former Ipswich War Memorial Pool was erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World Wars One and Two, and the Korean War.

The pool has since been demolished, but the original plaques have been attached to a monument at the former site.

Built Not yet discovered
Opened 2 December 1961
Inscription

IPSWICH WAR MEMORIAL POOL
Erected in memory of the fallen in World Wars I & II & Korean War.
Opened 2nd December, 1961
by
His Excellency Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O.
Governor of Queensland
Ipswich City Council
The Right Worshipful the Mayor
Ald. J. T. Finmore

Aldermen
E. Marginson (Deputy Mayor) J. G. Larsen
J. G. Whybird E. V. Jordon
V. V. M. Denman J. Diamond
D. W. Coultas E. L. Price
V. P. Cassidy H. V. Gibbs

City Engineer
G. D. Kennedy A.M.I.E. Aust.
City Administration
V. N. Smith F.A.S.A., F.C.I.S., F.I.M.A.
Consulting Engineers (Design) Gutteridge, Haskins & Davey

Back Inscription
IPSWICH WAR MEMORIAL POOL
Portion of the cost of this Pool has been
subscribed by the Citizens of Ipswich
through the activiites of the
Ipswich Memorial Olympic Pool Appeals Committee

Right Side Inscription
This marker recognises the location of the
Ipswich War Memorial Pool
which was officially opened
2nd December 1961
and ceased operations in 2000.

Dedicated in perpetual remembrance to
the men and women who selflessly serve our nation
in defence of our freedoms.

Lest we Forget

Condition

Demolished

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