Laura War Memorial
Arc of obliquely sawn wooden posts, bearing plaques for each conflict since the Sudan War (1885).
- Inscription
Inscriptions refer to various wars. Main inscription reads:
IN MEMORY /
Australians have helped to fight for /
the freedom of many nations around /
the world for over a hundred years. /
The service and sacrifice by Australian /
men and women has resulted in an /
ethos of freedom in our country /
that is the envy of the world. /
This monument is in honor of their /
service, which has become our heritage. /
- Conflicts commemorated
- Sudan, 1885
- South Africa War, 1899–1902
- First World War, 1914–1918
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Korean War, 1950–1953
- Vietnam War, 1962–1972
- Peacekeeping, 1947–present
- Memorial type
- Other
- Commemorative services held
Only randomly, as there is only one returned man in the area.
- Additional information
This area is sparsely populated and although it is on the highway to the top of Cape York, there is only a single Veteran in the area.
- Recorded by
- Ross Golden, Cook Shire Council
- Date recorded
- 19 March 2009