Bridge Creek Memorial Bridge

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Brooweena-Woolooga Road, Queensland.

Description

This is a free point of interest. It is dog friendly. No camping or overnight parking allowed. Bridge Creek (Brooweena) War Memorial Bridge commemorates the nine local men who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. Although there are many different types of memorials throughout Queensland, this is the only known example of a memorial bridge. The bridge was officially opened in 1921 by local clergyman the Reverend Hardingham. Mrs. A. Brown, whose son was among the fallen, performed the unveiling of the honour roll. The bridge was designed and funded by Mr L.S. Smith of Mount Joseph station and, apart from the masonry piers, was constructed by his station hands, some of whom were returned soldiers.

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Lat: -25.737527 Lng: 152.234759