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The monument commemorates the 85th anniversary of first ANZAC Day ceremony held in Queensland and those who di8ed in service or been killed in action in the various conflicts in whcih Australia has been involved.

The first observance of ANZAC Day in Queensland was on the first anniversary of the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 1916. It consisted on a number of events, including: church services in the morning, a marching parade of veterans and military personnel.



 

Location

Address:Bridge Street, Botanic Gardens, Redbank, 4301
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.599972
Long: 152.876314
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Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:November-2001
Front Inscription

In memory of those who gave their lives in defence of our country

Lest We Forget

Presented November 2001 to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the first ANZAC Day Ceremony in Queensland

Donated by Members Railway Workshops Redbank

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Source: MA
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