Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
Cnr Moreton Tce & Point Leander Dr Dongara
Irwin
Midwest
Constructed from 1921
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 27 Jul 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 1 B | |
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 | ||
18626 Dongara Townsite
The Dongara War Memorial and Memorial Park have high social and historic significance given their connection to the history of the involvement of the district in World Wars I and II. The War Memorial and Park are situated on a prominent corner close to the town entry and as such the place makes an important contribution to the character to the town and in particular the town entrance.
MEMORIAL PARK The park is situated in a prominent location, on the corner of Moreton Terrace and Point Leander Drive. The war memorial Obelisk is sited at the centre of the park. The entrance to the park has a galvanised iron arch with the words "Memorial Park" and the RSL insignia in the centre of the arch. Rendered entry pillars below the arch have brass commemorative plaques attached. The garden has been planted with pencil pines, and a rose bed extends along the north and east sides. The park has a boundary fence of super six fibro sheets to the east, the south side adjoins the block containing the RSL Hall (former Roads Board Office, Place No. 30). WAR MEMORIAL The Dongara War Memorial sited in the centre of the Memorial Park, is an obelisk constructed of polished segmented grey and white granite which stands atop a rough hewn granite base some 4.2 metres square. The obelisk is decorated with traditional laurel wreath designs carved into opposite faces, beneath which are inscribed the 25 names of those who were killed in World War I. On a separate face the following is inscribed, "A tribute from Francis Pearse, resident of Dongara 1869 - 1902, Died 1st November, 1919".
The War Memorial, donated by the Pearse family in 1919 as a tribute from him, was erected in the Dongara Cemetery in 1922. In 1938 the land for the Memorial Park was donated to the Irwin Roads Board by Thomas Clarkson and the War Memorial was moved to the park. The names of those who were killed in action in World Wars I are inscribed on the obelisk. 2004 A stainless steel plaque was attached to the obelisk in 2000 listing those killed in World War II. Plaques to commemorate those who served in the Korean War, Vietnam War and other conflicts were erected on the pillars of the entry gate. (Source: IDHS Records)
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCWA Database No. 11817 | State Office of Heritage | ||
| IDHS Records | Shire of Irwin |
Urban Park
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Granite |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
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