ANZAC Memorial and Commemorative Artworks Consultation

Bundaberg Regional Council has appointed Niche Environment and Heritage to do the research for, and curation of, ANZAC Memorials and Commemorative Artworks.

They have extensive Local and State Government experience and a record of delivering successful strategic heritage projects throughout Queensland.

Niche is committed to providing the necessary focus and resources to ensure that the memorial aspect of the ANZAC Park Redevelopment is a success and, in a broader sense, for further ANZAC commemorative artworks around the region.

Their task is to engage with the region’s ex-service organisations to undertake the research, consultation, and collection of the stories from the Bundaberg Region as they relate to service personnel, service animals and the events of their service.

Niche is then required to shape this information into a cohesive theme / story that can be used to inform the curation of the memorial and commemorative aspects of the ANZAC Park redevelopment.

The invaluable history and stories collected will also be stored for future commemorative projects as required around the region.

We welcome your stories, whether you are from an ex-service organisation, served yourself, or had friends or family from the Bundaberg region who served our country and shared their stories with you.

Please register for updates if you would like to be kept up to date with future consultation opportunities.

Your stories, our history

An important part of this process, is to find out the stories from Bundaberg region ex-service organisations, personnel and family and friends.

Throughout our history, the Bundaberg region has contributed significantly to the national effort in armed conflicts and other military activities.

Some people and events, like the famous Bert Hinkler who served during World War I, are well-known and commemorated today.

Others, like the story of Private Alfred Bullpit, who lost his sight in an injury in 1915, have been largely forgotten. (You can read his story here),

We are collecting information on the region’s wartime past so that it can be more fully recognized and told.

We would love to hear from you if you have stories, great or small, that relate to this topic and that you are willing to share. Please fill out the survey below.

If you would prefer a paper copy please contact Council during working hours on 1300 883 699 or email engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.

Update

Please note: submissions have now closed.