First World War Honour Board, Lands Administration Building
First World War Honour Board, Lands Administration Building, War memorial in Brisbane, Australia
The First World War Honour Board is a war memorial in Brisbane measuring 2 meters high by 2.5 meters wide, displaying the names of 94 Queensland Lands Department staff who enlisted. The wooden work features gold-painted names with metal plaques showing military scenes.
The wooden memorial was crafted in 1917 by wood carver George Varley Boyce and unveiled by Governor Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams on May 2, 1917. Its creation during the height of the war demonstrates how quickly Queensland's institutions responded to the conflict.
The board displays Queensland's coat of arms with gold-painted names alongside metal plaques depicting soldiers in battle. This combination of heraldic symbols and military scenes creates a visual record of those who served.
The memorial is located on the first floor of the Lands Administration Building at 308 Queen Street in central Brisbane, accessible during standard business hours. Annual wreath-laying ceremonies take place on April 25, coinciding with public observances in Australia.
This memorial represents the only documented public work by George Varley Boyce, a wood carver who taught wood carving at Brisbane technical schools. This connection to arts education makes it a particularly valuable example of his skill and craftsmanship.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -27.47270,153.02500
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14
1 William Street, Brisbane
285 m
Queen's Wharf, Brisbane
172 m
Treasury Building, Brisbane
149 m
Queens Gardens, Brisbane
108 m
Commissariat Store, Brisbane
97 m
The Mansions, Brisbane
274 m
Early Streets of Brisbane
45 m
Queensland Club
266 m
111 George Street
48 m
Brisbane Synagogue
209 m
Old State Library Building, Brisbane
99 m
Government Printing Office, Brisbane
45 m
Family Services Building
111 m
Westpac Bank Building, Brisbane
213 m
Lands Administration Building
11 m
Treasury Hotel
166 m
John Mills Himself Building
149 m
Acme Engineering Works
306 m
Harris Terrace, Brisbane
166 m
Palings Building
306 m
Perry House, Brisbane
274 m
Watson Brothers Building
304 m
Colonial Mutual Chambers
274 m
Hunters Buildings
185 m
North Quay retaining wall
199 m
Hardy Brothers Building
312 m
ANZ Bank Building
233 m
Myer Centre 8
229 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes