“The wonderful thing about public memorials is they are a present and visible symbol of others who have sacrificed their lives so we can enjoy ours.”
This was stated by Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington at the launch last Friday in Pomona of the Noosa Library Service’s new book “Noosa Remembers – A history of the WWI memorials of Noosa Shire.”
“This book builds on the 2015 project known as “Noosa War Front” which explored the way the Noosa community traversed the war years.
“It is significant,” he said, “that today, the date chosen for the launch, represents the 100-year anniversary and dedication of the Shire of Noosa’s Roll of Honour which originally hung in the former shire chambers in Pomona and now hangs in the foyer of the council building at Tewantin.
“It’s interesting, also, that Pomona has been chosen for the book launch because it arguably has more historic buildings than any other town in the shire.”
Authors of the book are freelance heritage consultant Joe Hextall and Noosa Council heritage librarian, Jane Harding.
“They have created a fascinating book based on solid research. It is an ongoing record of our local history,” Mr Wellington said.
Copies of the book are available free from Noosa Library Service branches. It will be distributed to local schools and organisations.
