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Blackbutt War Memorial (Digger)

Blackbutt War Memorial (Digger)
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Description

The sandstone monument features a life-sized Australian Infantry soldier standing at ease and resting one hand on the tree trunk support. Similar to Digger statues ofForest Hill, Murgon and Tiaro memorials, which were also prepared by Lowther and Sons. It stands on a circular concrete base.

The Memorial was unveiled on 24 April 1920 by the Chairman of the Nanango Shire Council J.A.Lee. The column is about 14 ft high surmounted by an AIF figured carved by Lowther of Ipswich for £200. Other plaques around the memorial list the names of 81 WWI soldiers, of which 3 have a K scratched beside them, bringing the total killed to 19 for a small community. Lieut. Dimmock was in charge of the guard of honour.

Inscription

THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

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Conflicts

World War I

Memorial type

Statue

Contributions

Shirley and Trevor McIvor

Annette Schumacher (Regional Council)

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Blackbutt War Memorial (Digger)
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