Pillar of Courage, Goodna , 2012

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TitlePillar of Courage, Goodna, 2012Date Created2012AcknowledgementCity Design Branch, Planning & Regulatory Services Department, Ipswich City Council

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StreetChurch StreetSuburbGoodnaCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinatesnot specified

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DescriptionThe Goodna Pillar of Courage (flood marker) was unveiled in Alf Harris Park on 11 January 2012 by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Premier Anna Bligh, Mayor Paul Pisasale and Governor Penelope Wensley. Over 200 people attended the memorial service.

The monument marks six major floods that have hit Goodna since 1890 with each flood level marked by a different colour.

COLOUR YEAR HEIGHT
Purple 1893 22.77m
Green 1893 21.88m
Orange 1974 18.40m
Blue 1890 17.18m
Yellow 2011 16.4m
Red 1898 16.13m

In 1893 there were two floods two weeks apart. Purple marks the first flood and green the second.

Inscribed on the monument are the words:
* Resilience
* Community
* Strength
* Heroes
* Caring
* Unity

Subjects

SubjectsMonuments & memorialsFlood Markers

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Pillar of Courage, Goodna , 2012