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Coolburra MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates Sapper Clement (Bill) Coolburra as a representative of the indigenous soldiers of North Queensland who served in World War Two.
It comprises the ‘Return to Country’ sculpted circle by Jennifer Mulcahy and an engraved monolith with a story board.
Location
| Address: | Mitchell & Isley Streets, Army Museum, Jezzine Barracks, Kissing Point, North Ward, 4810 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -19.238928 Long: 146.803443 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Artist: | Jennifer Mulcahy |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2013 |
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They proved themselves
Return to Country 2013
Jennifer Mulcahy
This sculpture pays homage to the contribution made by indigenous soldiers. The circular design signifies the spiritual bond that binds us to country, family, and tradition, and references the commonalities of shared experiences during wartime and on returning to country.
