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Toowong War Memorial

Toowong War Memorial
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Description

The tall, fluted column with dome on top stands on a hill in Memorial Park. It has a stepped base, curved in the front, and is surrounded by a chain fence supported by sandstone pillars. On the front of the memorial is a symbolic horse drinking trough below the words, 'To our brave men who fell in the Great War 1914-1919'. On either side above the trough are two carved, draped circles. Three marble plaques on the sides of the memorial list 101 names, including 1 awarded the Military Cross and 3 awarded the Military Medal.

Inscription

Toowong War Memorial

Erected by the Townspeople.

Conflicts

World War I

Memorial type

Column/obelisk/pillar

Contributions

Shirley and Trevor McIvor

Photos

Toowong War Memorial
Toowong War Memorial
Toowong War Memorial - Detail
Toowong War Memorial - Detail
Toowong War Memorial - Detail

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