Help us document Queensland’s War Memorials

In the last year, we have been busy expanding the content available on the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries website, with the addition of new quizzes, a virtual veteran and the Nasho’s Nominal Roll. With all this new content you might have missed that the Queensland War Memorial Register has also migrated to the Anzac Square website.  We are proud to continue to make this rich resource widely accessible for all Queenslanders. 

What is the Queensland War Memorial Register? 

The Queensland War Memorial Register is dedicated to the memory of Queenslanders who were part of the Australian Armed Forces. The Register records sites that are sacred to the memory of those who served. It is designed to provide information for historians and to assist present and future generations to understand how the courage of Australia’s youth created a spirit and national identity for our country. The Register looks to document many types of memorials including cenotaphs, statues, obelisks, columns, gates, memorial buildings or facilities, avenues of trees and more. 

Launched on Anzac Day 2009 the Register was an initiative of the Queensland Government and developed as a joint venture with the Queensland Branch of RSL, with the active participation of all local government authorities and with contributions from the community.  The Department of Public Works maintained the Register from 2009-2014, with the Department of Environment and Science hosting the site from 2014-2023.   

Now, State Library is the proud custodian of this important historical document. You can explore the register here: https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/queensland-war-memorials  

What information can you find on the Register?  

Currently, there are over 1400 war memorials listed on this register, and it continues to grow. You can search for a memorial by name, location or conflict. Each memorial entry contains a wealth of information. Here is an example of some of the information you can find: 

• Photos of the memorial and a map with the location  

• Memorial information including a description, any inscription, associated conflicts, memorial type and contributions.  

• A selection of nearby memorials for you to explore 

How to get involved?  

While exploring the register, you may notice that the details for some memorials are incomplete, outdated or incorrect. You may also know of a Queensland war memorial that has not been listed.  There are many ways that you can contribute to improving the accuracy of this public document, including:  

• Suggesting an edit or providing additional information to existing entries 

• Providing new or updated photos of the memorial  

• Placing a virtual poppy on a war memorial and leaving a message of remembrance for those who have served. 

To suggest updates simply look for the edit options on the left-hand side of the page. You can also submit a memorial that’s have been overlooked (https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/add-memorial).  

Getting involved is easy! If you have some spare time, why not check the entry for your local War Memorial and send us any required updates.  Even simple edits can help us improve the quality of the register and document Queensland’s military past.  

Start exploring today: https://www.anzacsquare.qld.gov.au/queensland-war-memorials