Allora, in country Queensland, 28km north of Warwick, (28o02’07.97S 151o58’49.49″) is the focus for this week’s Memorial Way.
There are two World War 1 Memorials in the town. Located in Memorial Park is the town’s Memorial which was unveiled by General Robertson on 11 November 1921.
Photo: Allora World War 1 Memorial [Salute the Brave – A Pictorial Record of Queensland War Memorials]
The memorial was built by Warwick stone mason W P Prout. The sandstone monument on a stepped base is noted for the intricate carving of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge, two cannon, rifle, laurel wreaths and other symbolic designs.
Inscribed on the Honour Rolls of the Memorial are the names of those who served, including the 23 men who did not return.
Photo: Corporal Masters KIA 14 July 1918
See the slide show below for more photos of the memorial. The slideshow can be viewed full screen by clicking on the projector screen icon in the bottom right corner. To return to this story simply press the escape key.
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One of the names inscribed on the memorial is that of Ada Smith. Ada served as a nurse during the Great War and the Australian War Memorial Collection contains a series of photos depicting Sister Smith’s time with the Australian Medical Corps.
Photo: Sister Ada Priscilla Smith [Australian War memorial Collection]
The following slide show contains images of Sister Smith. The slideshow can be viewed full screen by clicking on the projector screen icon in the bottom right corner. To return to this story simply press the escape key.
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The Allora World War 1 Shrine is located beside St Patrick’s School, Warwick Street, Allora. It is the only Shrine of this type known in Queensland.
Photo: Allora’s World War 1 Shrine
Built of sandstone blocks with an iron roof, it features many plaques honouring individual soldiers. Angels stand “on guard” on each side of the peaked roof, which is topped by a Sacred Heart. A plaque reads: This Shrine was erected by the Friends of the Sacred Heart. To its Honour and Glory. Many of the original features of the shrine are missing and stained glass windows originally on either side of the front door, in the front door, and in side windows, have been removed and replaced by covers to keep out the weather.
The following slide show features details of the Allora World War 1 Shrine.
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