September 1, 2022
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch plans to create a new memorial park in Gore Street to acknowledge the service of veterans from conflicts post-World War II.
The space will include about 20 trees, purchased with the help of a $4542 Federal Government grant to recognise the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien congratulated the Sub-Branch on receiving the grant.
“The Murgon RSL Sub-Branch purchased part of the old railway corridor some time ago and has always planned to create a memorial park at Gore Street,” Mr O’Brien said.
“This will create a new place for the community to reflect on the service of the Queen and the military.”
The park will be located on a block of land behind the Murgon RSL Drop-in Centre.
Sub-Branch president Kevin Gill said the area would include a bronze plaque to acknowledge the Platinum Jubilee.
“The Monarchy have a long history of military service stretching back hundreds of years,” he said.
“Princess Elizabeth became the first female member of the Royal Family to join the armed forces when she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945 before ascending to the throne.
“While there is a Queen Elizabeth Park in Lamb Street, we believe that it is important to acknowledge not only the Queen’s Jubilee but to also acknowledge her past military history.
“The RSL Sub-Branch feels that it will be a fitting addition to acknowledge the Queen’s Jubilee, along with her war service in a memorial garden which also recognises those men and women who fought for our country during her time in the service of the Commonwealth.”
