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The War Memorial Arch and gates at the entrance to the Memorial Park were erected to commemorate those who served in World War One.

In 1925, a War Memorial Committee was formed to build a suitable structure to commemorate the soldiers of the First World War. In April, a tender was accepted for J. Tickle to build the arch complete with iron gates. Melrose & Fenwick`s tender for a nearby monument was also accepted and four months was allowed for the completion of the work.

The Soldiers Memorial was unveiled and the Memorial Park opened by Councillor Barsby in November 1925.
Cairns Post (Qld) 27th November 1925.

Location

Address:MacMillan & MacKenzie Streets, ANZAC Park, Ayr, 4807
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -19.578476
Long: 147.404821
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
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Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
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Monument Manufacturer:J.Tickle
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:November-1925
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Source: MA,MIV,QWMR
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