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Langlands Park Memorial Gates Inscription
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The gates were originally erected to commemorate the men of Coorparoo Shire who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. A plaque was added at a later date to commemorate those who served in World War Two.
The official opening of the Coorparoo Memorial Gates at Langlands Park took place on the 21st May 1921. The ceremony was performed by the Governor of Queensland, Sir Matthew Nathan.
The Brisbane Courier, 19th May 1921.
Location
| Address: | Panitya Street, Langlands Park, Greenslopes, 4120 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.497843 Long: 153.048631 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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| Monument Type: | Gates |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 21st May, 1921 |
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Front Inscription
Left Side Inscription
Memorial Gates
Erected in commemoration of the soldiers of the Australian Imperial Forces from Coorparoo Shire who fell in the Great War of 1914 to 1918. A.D.
Officially opened by His Excellency the Governor, the Right Hon. Sir Matthew Nathan G.C.M.G. on May 21st. 1921 A.D.
Officials of the Memorial Committee
President Dr. J. E. Streeter
Hon. Treas. Joseph F. Beet
​Hon. Sec. W. D. Dell
Hon. Recorder. C. W. Beak
President Dr. J. E. Streeter
Hon. Treas. Joseph F. Beet
​Hon. Sec. W. D. Dell
Hon. Recorder. C. W. Beak
Chairman of Shire Council Cr W. J. Ewart
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Our Fallen Heroes
[ Names ]
Plaque :
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
In honour of the men and women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II
1939 - 1945
Lest We Forget
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,MIV,QWMRMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
