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War Memorial
Recommended for all ages
This memorial was built in 1919 to honour the Ipswich Railway Workshops' employees who served in World War I.
More than 300 men from The Workshops enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Thirty-one did not return. After the war, The Workshops employees raised £1400 to build the memorial.
The memorial was designed by Queensland Railways architect, Vincent Price. Andrew Petrie of Brisbane made the base and column. London sculptors, John Whitehead and Sons, sculptured the soldier figure. The ornate bronze plates were made by Charles Handford of Brisbane. These feature the Queensland Railways badge and coat of arms.
Services
- Anzac Day, 25 April, 7:30am
- Remembrance Day, 11 November, 11am
All are welcome to join locals, Queensland Rail & Museum staff at these services.
Please note all exhibits are closed on Anzac Day.
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Plan your visit
Plan your visit to Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, located in Ipswich.
How to get here & parking
Located in Ipswich, Queensland Museum Rail Workshops is easily accessible by car or on public transport.
Accessibility
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Timekeepers and grounds
Explore the grounds and see the historic Timekeepers Building, War Memorial and Speakers Rostrum.
Museum heritage tour
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