Celebrate the centennial of Anzac Avenue at Redcliffe Museum.

In 1921, Thomas Rothwell proposed an "avenue of honour" to commemorate the soldiers of WWI.

The road was built by returned servicemen as a re-employment project, starting in December 1922, and funded through public fundraising and government contributions.

Two cocos palms were donated by Elizabeth Petrie and planted on 2 March 1925 by the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan.

More than 2000 trees were planted by 1933. It is still the longest memorial avenue in the State. It is also a major arterial road spanning approximately 18 kilometres from Petrie to Redcliffe.

From its initial conception remembering the WW1 soldiers, it is now a living memorial honouring all veterans. The avenue was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 2009.

Free - bookings required. All ages.

Guest speaker
Helen V. Smith is a historian, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Australian, English, medical and social history.

Researching since 1986, she has spoken in person and online nationally and internationally. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Genealogical Speakers Guild and Australian Historical Association.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Organiser email: redcliffe.museum@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Organiser Phone: 0734806700

Event submitted by:: Redcliffe Museum