Mowbray Park War Memorial, War memorial in East Brisbane, Australia.
Mowbray Park War Memorial features a mounted Australian Light Horseman statue standing on a tall pedestal with two artillery pieces positioned on either side. The monument sits within a 3.2-hectare park that slopes gently toward the Brisbane River and is dotted with tree-lined paths and open green areas.
The memorial was built in 1917 to honor local soldiers, sailors, and nurses from the East Brisbane training area who served during World War I. Its dedication marked the beginning of its role as a lasting tribute to those from the region who participated in the war.
The park's name comes from Rev. Thomas Mowbray, who bought about 12 acres here in 1850 and built his family home, Riversdale, in the 1850s. The reserve was officially named Mowbray Park in September 1904, and the house was sold for removal for £9 that year.
The memorial stands on Lytton Road and is easily accessible on foot from the main street with clear signage. The surrounding park offers plenty of space to walk around and spend time in comfort, especially during daylight hours.
The 1916–17 memorial at Mowbray Park is described in the source as the earliest First World War memorial in Brisbane: an honour roll and statue honouring all soldiers, sailors and nurses who enlisted from the 8C (East Brisbane and Kangaroo Point) Training Area, paid for by local residents.
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