Clayfield-Toombul RSL War Memorial
Clayfield-Toombul RSL Sub-Branch,Corner of Vine Street and Wagner Road
Clayfield QLD 4011
A large 'hornfels' rock in vertical orientation, located outside the sub branch. The rock displays a bronze plaque dedicated to those who gave their lives in the service of Australia since the nation began.
- Inscription
IN MEMORY
OF THOSE WHO GAVE
THEIR LIVES IN THE
SERVICE OF AUSTRALIA,
SINCE THE NATION
BEGAN
May They Rest In Peace
- Conflicts commemorated
- South Africa War, 1899–1902
- Boxer Rebellion, 1900–1901
- First World War, 1914–1918
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Japan (BCOF), 1945–1954
- Malayan Emergency, 1948–1960
- Korean War, 1950–1953
- Indonesian Confrontation, 1962–1966
- Vietnam War, 1962–1972
- Gulf War, 1990–1991
- Somalia, 1992–1994
- Peacekeeping, 1947–present
- Memorial type
- Stone/cairn/plinth
- Commemorative services held
The Clayfield-Toombul RSL Sub Branch is the main organising authority for the ANZAC Day commemorations at this memorial and surrounding locations. Contact is Bill Best, Ph: (07) 3863 4104.
ANZAC Day Commemorations:
Cameron Rocks War Memorial, Hamilton - 7am
Kalinga Memorial Gates, Park Avenue, Wooloowin - 7.30am
Pinkenba War Memorial, Eagle Farm and McBride Roads - 8am
St. Columbs Church, Victoria Road, Clayfield - 8am
Clayfield Memorial School of Arts, Wagner and Vine Streets, Clayfield - 8.30am
Following all commemorative services, the public are invited to the RSL Sub Branch for refreshments.
- Additional information
The memorial was unveiled and dedicated on 18 March 2008, together with a 9 metre flagpole. The project was funded by grants from the Department of Veterans' Affairs and contributions by the Brisbane North RSL District and the Clayfield-Toombul RSL Sub-Branch. It was designed and finished by the Sub branch Secretary, R.H. (Bill) Best.
- Recorded by
- Bill Best, Secretary, Clayfield-Toombul RSL Sub-Branch
- Date recorded
- 11 March 2010