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Moura RSL War Memorial
Location:
Marshall and Young Streets,
Moura 4718
Description:
The new Stone Memorial and flagpole was unveiled on the 16th August 2009. It replaced the 1993 dedicated memorial which stood in the same position.
 
The memorial consists of a large stone structure, set atop a single plinth, and displaying several commemorative elements. There is a wreath carved into the top front of the memorial and the lettering 'LEST WE FORGET' is inscribed below. There are two plaques attached to the memorial: one being the commemoration, and the other a dedication plaque to the opening of the new site.
 
There is a commemorative flagpole inserted to the rear of the memorial and the whole structure is surrounded by garden beds.
 
The addition of the original renovated Bofors cannon to the side of the memorial stone,  
Inscription:
Commemoration plaque:                  Dedication plaque:
[RSL Crest]                                     [Rising Sun]
IN MEMORY OF                                This monument was
ALL MEN AND WOMEN                      unveiled by
WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES                  SENATOR BARNABY JOYCE
IN ALL WARS AND CONFLICTS          LNP Senator for QLD
IN THE PAST                                   and dedicated by
FOR OUR WELL BEING                      REV Des Limkin
                                                      Pastor
                                                      Baptist Church Moura, QLD
                                                      on 16th August 2009
Conflicts commemorated: First World War, 1914-1918
Second World War, 1939-1945
Japan (BCOF), 1945-1954
Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960
Korean War, 1950-1953
Indonesian Confrontation 1962-66
Vietnam War, 1962-1972
Gulf War, 1990-1991
Somalia, 1992-1994
Peace-Keeping, 1947-Present
Unit Memorials
Memorial type: Stone/Cairn/Plinth
Commemorative services held:
ANZAC Day
Additional information:
The Moura RSL Branch original war memorial was a stone memorial with a circular piece removed from the left front.  It sat atop a concrete slab and was accompanied by two posts, sitting left and right of the stone.  A metal plaque was inserted to the front and a flag pole located at the rear of the memorial.  It was dedicated in 1993.
Recorded by: Shirley and Trevor McIvor/Leone Wilson, Wide Bay and Burnett District RSL
Date recorded: 20 Feb 09



 
 
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Moura RSL War Memorial