Community & Business
15 April, 2025
Restored memorial to be unveiled
A MEMORIAL erected more than 100 years ago has been refurbished and will be unveiled to the public before Anzac Day.
Tablelands Regional Council has refurbished the Evelyn Scrub War Memorial which was erected in 1919 and lists the names of 41 men from Evelyn who served in World War 1.
“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,” Cr Annette Haydon said.
She said the 41 men named on the memorial represented nearly 90% of the young men from the area at that time.
The council brought in people with the special skills required to give the memorial a true makeover.
“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,” Cr Haydon said.
“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.”
Cr Haydon said the public was invited to come to the memorial on Jonsson Road, Evelyn at 10am Wednesday 23 April to celebrate its new look.
“We’ll have morning tea after the unveiling – the venue will move to the Ravenshoe RSL Sub Branch Hall if it’s raining,” she said.
Anyone wishing to attend is encouraged to RSVP their attendance and dietary requirements by calling 1300 362 242 by Wednesday 16 April.
