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Booval War Memorial, Cameron Park, Green Street, Booval, Ipswich, 1991
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TitleBooval War Memorial, Cameron Park, Green Street, Booval, Ipswich, 1991
Date Created1991AcknowledgementIpswich Heritage Study (1992) University of Queensland
Date Created1991AcknowledgementIpswich Heritage Study (1992) University of Queensland
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DescriptionSeries of images of the Booval War Memorial (Honour Stone). Erected in 1919, on the Green Street side of Cameron Park. The monument was erected by the residents of Booval, Silkstone and Newtown in honour of those who enlisted in World War 1. There was a drinking fountain beside the monument at one time but has since been removed. The foundation stone was laid on 27 July 1918 by David Alexander Gledson, MLA. It is believed the notable sculptor Daphne Mayo carved the soldier. The stone was unveiled on 15 February 1919 by Governor of Queensland, Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams. . References (offline)See Ipswich City Council 'Heritage Study, 1992'
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EventsWorld War I (1914-1918)People & FamiliesDavid Alexander GledsonSir Hamilton Goold-Adams. Daphne MayoSubjectsMonuments & memorialsWar memorialsParksSoldiersCurated CollectionsIpswich Heritage Study (1992)
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Reference IDbooval war memorial cameron park 1991 - INGESTEDAsset TypeSlideshow - MP4Copyright NoteTo use these images, please contact the Picture Ipswich Digital Archivist.CopyrightPicture Ipswich Copyright Information
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Booval War Memorial, Cameron Park, Green Street, Booval, Ipswich, 1991. Picture Ipswich, accessed 10/12/2024, https://www.pictureipswich.com.au/nodes/view/19203