Restored Memorial Unveiling

Tablelands Regional Council is celebrating the refurbishment of the Evelyn Scrub War Memorial with an unveiling prior to Anzac Day celebrations.

‘Last year we received funding to repair the honour roll on the memorial, which is the only remaining structure from the former Evelyn Scrub town,’ said Councillor Annette Haydon.

‘The memorial was erected in 1919 and lists the names of the 41 men from Evelyn who served in World War I, which represented nearly 90% of the young men from the area.

‘We commissioned a specialist metals conservator to restore the copper and brass memorial honour roll, and the new mounting system will ensure it is more secure and protected.

‘The individual name plaques were also removed and treated with a corrosion inhibitor and protective coating.

‘The memorial itself has received a makeover to remove the flaking paint and to tidy the concrete bevelled edge of the recess, and the whole memorial has been cleaned and repainted.

‘The broken urn on the top has also been restored and replaced by a stonemason.

‘We’re hoping the work will keep the memorial in good condition for years to come and I thank the Ravenshoe RSL Sub Branch for the help.

‘I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the memorial on Jonsson Road, Evelyn at 10am Wednesday 23 April.

‘We’ll have morning tea after the unveiling — the venue will move to the Ravenshoe RSL Sub Branch Hall if it’s raining,’ Councillor Haydon said.

RSVP attendance and dietary requirements to trcevents@trc.qld.gov.au or 1300 362242 by Wednesday 16 April.

This project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government and Tablelands Regional Council.