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Barcaldine WWII Memorial Gates
Location:
Barcaldine Shire Council,
71 Ash Street,
574km west of Rockhampton
(Capricorn and Matilda Highways),
Barcaldine 4725
Description:
Two iron double gates diplaying 'WORLD WAR II 1939 - 1945' across the centre. The gates are suspended between two large concrete posts with marble 'In Memoriam' name plaques attached.  Left and right of the large posts are pedestrian gates which are then attached to smaller concrete posts with bronze plaques inserted, listing the District Roll fo Honour for the Second World War. The whole memorial setting presents an impressive entry to the original Shire Council chambers.
Inscription:
White marble plaques read:
 
IN MEMORIAL (List of Names)
 
Gold Plaques read;  BARCALDINE ROLL OF HONOUR WORLD WAR II
 
Iron Plaque on the gate reads; THESE MEMORIAL GATES WERE UNVEILED BY HIS EXCELLENCY SIR HENRY ABEL SMITH K.C.V.D.S.C.  GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLAND ON THE SECOND OF MAY 1959.
Conflicts commemorated: Second World War, 1939-1945
Memorial type: Gate/Arch
Commemorative services held:
Additional information:
Recorded by: Shirley and Trevor McIvor
Date recorded: 24 Feb 09



 
 
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Barcaldine Memorial Gates - Overview