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The concrete obelisk on a two-stepped base which was erected by public subscription to commemorate King George V.

George V (3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War (1914–18) until his death.

The memorial was unveiled by the State Member for Mirani, Mr E.J.Walsh on the 12th May 1937. 
Townsville Daily Bulletin, 22nd May 1937.

 

 

Location

Address:Mackay - Eungella Road, Mirani, 4754
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -21.159111
Long: 148.86484
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Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Imperial
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 12th May, 1937
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Front Inscription

Erected by public subscription to the memory of King George V.

Unveiled 12th May 1937.

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: SKP, MA
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