Murgon War Memorial (Digger)
Lamb Street
Murgon QLD 4605
Life-sized digger is standing with head down and left arm resting on a tree stump similar to Lowther memorials at Blackbutt, Forest Hill and Tiaro. He is supported by a solid block above carved pillars on a stepped base. The whole memorial is on a solid concrete base with a concrete and pipe fence shielding it from traffic at the main town intersection.
- Inscription
The centre marble plaque scroll reads: For their country they died 1914-1919, and 36 names are listed. A similar plaque reads: For their country they died 1939–1945 and lists 22 names. A further commemoration plaque reads: This stone was laid by Lieut Col M Wilder Neligan, CMG, DSO, DSM, in memory of our glorious dead who fell in the Great War 1914-1919. 25th April 1920.
- Conflicts commemorated
- First World War, 1914–1918
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Korean War, 1950–1953
- Memorial type
- Statue
- Commemorative services held
ANZAC Day
- Additional information
This memorial has outstanding significance as an example of the work of P J Lowther and Sons, masons, Brisbane; as an historical record of local participation and sacrifice in war.
Foundation Stone laid at Murgon on 25 April 1920 by Colonel Welder - Nellegen. Unveiled by General Spencer-Brown on 13 November 1921.
- Recorded by
- Shirley and Trevor McIvor/Mary Green (South Burnett)/Leone Wilson, Wide Bay and Burnett District RSL
- Date recorded
- 23 March 2009