by Mitch Brunke | Feb 3, 2020
A memorial board to honour residents of Tinana who served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during World War I was the result of a fund-raising campaign by a Soldiers’ Memorial Committee, established in 1917. Unveiled in 1918, the memorial was originally located...
by Mitch Brunke | Feb 3, 2020
St Pauls Church, the third built at its present location, was opened in 1879, with the bell tower added in 1888 and the memorial hall in 1921, replacing earlier construction. The church has an intimate connection with Maryborough’s soldiers, housing a Warriors’ Chapel...
by Mitch Brunke | Feb 3, 2020
With the declaration of a second World War in September 1939, the fear of air attack became real and bomb shelters were built across the country. Maryborough was considered a target because of the naval shipbuilding yards at Walkers Ltd. The city has a rare, surviving...
by Mitch Brunke | Jan 31, 2020
Pioneer Park was the site of a massive military camp in Tinana in 1942, with concrete poured, canvas buildings erected, and 40 kilometres of roads built. A hospital was also constructed capable of accommodating 500 beds. Despite all this work, the American soldiers...
by Mitch Brunke | Jan 31, 2020
The Maryborough War Memorial is one of the most unusual in Australia, surmounted by a winged figure of victory and with statues of men and women representing each of the services – army, navy, air force, and nurses. The memorial, originally erected to commemorate...
Recent Comments