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The Cross of Sacrifice and Stone of Remembrance commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. The memorial was the first of its kind to be unveiled in Australia. The Cross of Sacrifice and Stone of Remembrance were unveiled by the Governor-General of Australia, Lord Forster on ANZAC Day 1924. Grouped around the cross were relatives of the heroic dead, the naval guard from H.M.S Dragon and presiding officials. An aeroplane from the Ascot garage whirred overhead and the pilot dropped a shower of evergreens for St Augustin's Memorial Church. The Governor and Lady Forster approached the cross through a long avenue of mourners to the strain of the National Anthem. Brisbane April 25. In the bright sunshine and morning stillness, broken only by the soughing of the neighboring pines, the Cross of Sacrifice and Stone of Remembrance erected in TooWong cemetery to the memory of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War were unveiled this morning by the Governor-General (Lord Forster). The spectacle was a most impressive one, and worthy of the noble sacrifices it commemorated. Grouped round the Cross were the relatives of the heroic dead, a naval guard from the British cruiser Dragon, and representatives of the Returned Soldiers' League, while overlooking the site were headstones marking the resting places of some 350 departed heroes. An aeroplane whirred overhead, dropping a shower of floral tokens. Brisbane Citizens' Band played the majestic Beethoven. "Symphony" and the Dead March in "Saul." Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld), 26 April 1924. "Commemorating our beloved dead" said His Excellency " we turn to the Cross, the sign of Him through whose self-sacrifice they have passed through the vale into life immortal". His Excellency then quoted from a poem written in the early days of the war which was written by a friend in the House of Commons. 'O valiant hearts, who to your glory came Through dust of conflict and the battle flame Tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved Your memory hallowed in the land you loved.' The Brisbane Courier, 26th April 1924 Source: monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/ww1/display/9270...

The rotunda is a central component of the Ilfracombe War Memorial precinct located in the center of town on the Landsborough Highway. It features sandstone tile facings and sandstone fence piers supplied by renowned masonry company J.H. Wagner & Sons. The Rotunda is a generic war memorial, with the bronze dedication plaque on the front wall panel honoring those Australians who served in ALL WARS. Inscription WE GRATEFULLY HONOUR THE MEN & WOMEN OF ILFRACOMBE & DISTRICT WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN TIMES OF CONFLICT - WE REMEMBER THEM - Source: www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/memorial?id=651

The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The pedestal of the monument bears the cut and gilded names of one local soldier who was killed in action in the South African (Boer) War and the 277 who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. Commemorative plates for later conflicts have been added to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two, the Korean War, the Malayan and Borneo conflicts, and the Vietnam War. The monument was incomplete when it was first unveiled on ANZAC Day 1921, as the statue had not arrived from Italy. "In the presence of some 5000 people on the 30th July 1921, the magnificent marble statue erected by the citizens of Bundaberg and District to fallen soldiers was unveiled by Major- General Brand. The monument which is erected in the heart of the city is 16ft high surmounted by the figure of a typical digger, 7ft.6inches high carved out of a block of solid marble and made in Italy. It is claimed to be the finest statue of its kind in Australia and cost £1900. The tablets bear the names of the men who paid the supreme sacrifice." Queensland Times (Ipswich), 1st August 1921. Source: www.monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/multiple/dis...

The First World War Memorial is situated at the main intersection of Bundaberg on a traffic island consisting of alternating bands of grass and concrete running parallel to Bourbong Street. The height of the memorial complements the adjacent Post Office tower. The monument sits on a large trachyte and granite pedestal comprising a central recessed square pillar with engaged square pillars at each corner. The central pillar sits on a simply detailed trachyte base and is flanked by sections of banded stone. The central section of each face bears the cut and gilded names of one local soldier who served in the Boer War and the 277 who served in the First World Wars. Commemorative plates to later conflicts have been added to the pedestal. The corner pillars sit on trachyte bases and have small cornices surmounted by rusticated stone blocks from which red granite pillars rise. The whole of the pedestal is surmounted by a large frieze and cornice.[1] Above the cornice sits an octagonal two-stepped base of trachyte surmounted by a circular step. This forms a base for a red granite column with a marble Ionic order capital.[1] Surmounting the column is a marble digger statue, which is life-sized. The soldier stands with his head bowed and his hands are resting on a rifle which is reversed. He carries a backpack and his right leg is bent to create a relaxed stance. Source: www.wikiwand.com/en/Bundaberg_War_Memorial