Westbrook War Memorial

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Westbrook War Memorial is a heritage-listed memorial at 114 Toowoomba Road, Westbrook, Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. It was constructed in 1922 by Toowoomba masonry firm Bruce Brothers, and lies adjacent to the Westbrook Public Hall, which it predates. It stands 4.2 metres high, and consists of a statue of a digger atop a sandstone pedestal and base. The memorial contains the names of the 10 local men who died during World War I on the front face, and the 37 who served on the side faces. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992. ()

Built: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 27°36'34"S, 151°52'1"E

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Westbrook War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Central Shopping Centre, Royal Bull's Head Inn, St Patrick's Cathedral, Soldiers Memorial Hall.

6.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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2.9 miE
Museum, History museum
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Church
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6.1 miNE
Memorial
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Park
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Church
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Church
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6.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
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Cemetery
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City hall
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Church
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