ANZAC Centenary Project 2015
World War 1 Museum
The ANZAC Centenary World War 1 Museum was officially opened on Friday 17th April 2015 by the
Hon Bruce Scott, it was a very moving ceremony for all who attended. The event was well attended by
community members and visitors to the Goondiwindi and surrounding area with approx. 120 people
in attendance.
Overall response to the museum was very positive and they appreciated the significance of this WW1
museum to the Goondiwindi and surrounding area, as they celebrated the sacrifices and commitment
of our local veterans in times of Great War conflict.
This museum is of great significance to the communities of our area and will be for many years to
come, it has the ability to grow and recognize further conflicts such as WW2, Vietnam, Korean War etc
that our local service men and women have being involved in or are still defending our country to
ensure that we continue to live with the freedom that we have come to enjoy.
The museum will be housed at the Goondiwindi Town Library (Winangala Foyer) from 17th April 2015
to 29th April 2015, with entry to view this wonderful tribute to our local World War 1 Veterans FREE
to the public. Following this the museum will be relocated to the Customs House, 1 McLean Street,
Goondiwindi.
ANZAC Centenary Museum.
A big “Thank You” to all involved in the ANZAC Centenary Museum official opening day which was a
great success and the WW1 museum display looks great, and for anyone that did not get the
opportunity to attend the opening the WW1 display is at Goondiwindi Town Library (Winangala
Foyer) until 29th April 2015, and then will move across to the Goondiwindi Customs House.
We were so lucky to have the support of the following organisations, businesses and people who
assisted us in the ANZAC Centenary WW1 Museum project, it was due to their support that this
project was successful project for our community:
Such as The Department of Veteran Affairs— ANZAC Centenary program for the grant under the
Federal Member of Maranoa Mr Bruce Scott, the World War 1 Committee consisting of Care
Goondiwindi, Goondiwindi RSL Sub Branch members, Goondiwindi Regional Council, Goondiwindi
Customs House, and Goondiwindi and District Family History Society.
Local community and family members who contributed to this project in any way, enabling our
community to create a WW1 legacy for the residents of Goondiwindi and surrounding area.
Special thanks to Mr John Toohey and the local members of the RSL, Mr Lew Verney, Wendy
Litherland, Maddie Jones, Cheryl Moggs, Tanya Lowe, Karen Woods, Dianne Cairns, Peter Russell,
Joan St Clair, Faye Stewart, the wonderful community members that made poppies for the
museum, Goondiwindi Argus, Now FM, Gundy Signs, Batseys Bread Basket, Sunwater, Bishops
Newsagency, MacKenzies Home Timber & Hardware and community members that made personal
donations towards the museum. Lastly the staff at Care Goondiwindi for their time and
commitment to this project.
From left: Wendy Litherland (Bugle player -The Last Post), Tanya Lowe (Care), Maddie Jones (GSHS), Clinton Billsborough (RSL
Goondiwindi), Hon. Bruce Scott (Member for Maronoa), Graeme Schue (Mayor—GRC), John Toohey (RSL Goondiwindi), Norm
Snape (Senior Vice President Western District RSL), Tracy MacDonald (Manager—Care), Karen Woods (Goondiwindi Customs
House), Greg Rixon (RSL Goondiwindi) & Peter Russell (WW1 Museum volunteer).
Sebastian Dutton serving the Hon
Bruce Scott—ANZAC biscuits at
the WW1 Museum opening.
Hand made Poppies made by the local community, and
created by Angela Smith this wall mural which represents
each local World War 1 veteran that was researched as part
of this project—Total of 599 WW1 Veterans.