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Location:
| 63km north of Maryborough (Bruce Hwy). In showgrounds just off highway, opposite rest area. Apple Tree Creek 4660 |
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Description:
| Sandstone obelisk with carving of crossed flags on stepped base. Four marble Rolls of Honour inserted in centre of each face. The 'Digger' statue has been replaced on the top of the memorial and the commemoration has been restored to its former glory. |
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Inscription:
| APPLE TREE CREEK ROLL OF HONOUR /// ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF APPLE TREE CREEK / IN RECOGNITION OF THOSE WHO / ENLISTED FROM APPLE TREE CREEK. / AND MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919 / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE" / (List of names) /// IN APPRECIATION OF THE SERVICES OF THOSE WHO ENLISTED FROM APPLE TREE CREEK, / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919 / (List of names) /// |
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Conflicts commemorated:
| First World War, 1914-1918 |
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Memorial type:
| Statue |
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Commemorative services held:
| Dawn Service on ANZAC Day commencing at 05:10 am. |
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Additional information:
| The original Digger by A L Petrie & Son, Toowong, was vandalised and replaced by obelisk. New Digger erected 18.8.1999 and unveiled by Hon Bruce Scott. |
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Recorded by:
| Shirley and Trevor McIvor/Dennis Stocks and Doug Tanner/Leone Wilson, Wide Bay and Burnett RSL |
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Date recorded:
| 18 Feb 09 |
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