Charters Towers War Memorial Cenotaph

Charters Towers Cenotaph (prior to 2005)

Memorial information

Description

This memorial cenotaph consists of a plinth with a three-tired base. This then sits on top of a stone foundation with black tile trim around the edge. Metal laurel wreath has been inserted each side. Metal plaques are positioned on the face of the memorial and left side.

In2005 the statue ofadigger was installed as part of the restorationof the Cenotaph. The Cenotaph was also retiled. This was funded in partnership by the Charters TowersCity Council and the Queensland Government through itsCommunity Memorials Restoration Program.

Inscription

Front plaque reads:
1914 - 1918
LEST WE FORGET
1939 - 1945

Side plaque reads:

DEDICATED

THOSE WHO SERVED
AND DIED

IN THE
KOREA, MALYAYA,
BORNEO CAMPAIGNS
AND THE
VIETNAM CONFLICT

LEST WE FORGET

Conflicts

World War I, World War II, Malayan Emergency, Korean War, Indonesian Confrontation, Vietnam War

Memorial type

Cenotaph/shrine

Contributions

Shirley and Trevor McIvor, Queensland War Memorial Register

Photos

Charters Towers War Memorial Cenotaph - Wreath and Plaque (prior to 2005)

Charters Towers War Memorial Cenotaph (2012)