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21-May-2021
21-May-2021

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The church was erected as a war memorial to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One, World War Two and the Korean War.

The church replaced the previous church which was destroyed by a cyclone in 1949. 

Location

Address:149 Goondoon Street, Presbyterian Church, Gladstone, 4680
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -23.845451
Long: 151.257061
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 10th September, 1955
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Front Inscription

To the glory of God

And in memory of those who died in defence of our country in three wars World Wars 1 & 2 & Korea

This stone was laid by His Excellency, the Governor Lt Gen Sir John D. Lavarack K.C.M.G., K.C.M.O., C.B., D.S.O.

10th September 1955

 

Left Side Inscription
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Source: MA
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