Bundaberg War Memorial, War memorial at Bourbong Street, Bundaberg, Australia
Bundaberg War Memorial is a war memorial in Bundaberg, Queensland, featuring a digger statue carved from Italian marble on a granite and trachyte base. The structure rises approximately 30 feet (9 meters) high and incorporates materials chosen for durability and symbolic importance.
The memorial was begun in 1920 after General Sir William Birdwood laid the foundation stone and completed in 1921. Its construction took place just years after the First World War ended, marking the return to peace.
The memorial displays tablets inscribed with names of local servicemen from different eras of conflict. These names represent individuals from the area who served in military campaigns across the generations.
The memorial stands on Bourbong Street and is easily accessible from the road for viewing. Visitors should plan to spend time examining the detailed carvings and inscribed names that cover the monument.
The memorial is one of only two fully intact digger monuments in Queensland that remains in its original location. This rarity makes it particularly valuable for understanding the local history and heritage of the region.
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