Cenotaph Upgraded Ahead Of Remembrance Day

(L-R) Uli Liessmann, Ron Clive, Rowen Petersen, Alan Petersen, Kalen Linton, Samantha Kelly, Bill Lowis, Richard Kelly and Ron Stockdale Photos: Burdekin Shire Council

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The Burdekin’s Memorial Park Cenotaph has received a series of improvements ahead of this year’s Remembrance Day service, following the completion of a project led by Burdekin Shire Council.

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Funded through the Queensland Government’s Honouring Our Veterans Program, the works included new garden beds and the planting of Indian Mast trees and rosemary to enhance the cenotaph precinct.

The project had been identified as a priority by the Home Hill RSL Sub-Branch, with the improvements aimed at preserving the memorial grounds as a place of remembrance and reflection for future generations.

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To mark the project’s completion, Home Hill RSL members joined the 2027 Home Hill State High School captains to plant the final trees, bringing together veterans and the next generation in a shared commitment to remembering Australia’s service personnel.

Council acknowledged the Queensland Government’s support through the Honouring Our Veterans Program, with the upgraded precinct now ready to welcome the community for Wednesday’s Remembrance Day service.

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