Published Wednesday, 08 October, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Join the debate on Anzac memorial
Queensland’s longest World War One memorial avenue – Anzac Avenue running between Petrie and Redcliffe – could soon be heritage listed.
Sustainability Minister Andrew McNamara said the Queensland Heritage Council has received a nomination to register the 18km thoroughfare.
In the lead-up to the council’s deliberation, the Environmental Protection Agency is assessing whether Anzac Avenue is of state cultural significance and wants the public to have a say.
“Thousands of people drive along Anzac Avenue every week but these days, hardly anyone thinks twice about its origin,” Mr McNamara said.
“This is an opportunity for residents to consider what the road means to their community.
“It’s a lasting reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by a young nation.
"Having it heritage-listed is a suitable tribute to the fallen Diggers of World War One.”
Anzac Memorial Avenue, as it was known, extends 18km from Gympie Road at Petrie to the roundabout at Redcliffe Parade. It was the first bitumen road connecting Brisbane to Redcliffe, even then a popular seaside resort.
It was Queensland’s largest planting of an avenue, an ambitious project achieved through public subscription. An appeal was launched in 1922.
The first of the 1760 trees was planted at Petrie on February 28, 1925.
On July 7 1926, four years after the appeal was launched, RACQ’s Thomas James Rothwell (key protagonist and RACQ president from 1921-23) and president of the day, a T.E. Carter, led a motorcade of guests from Brisbane for the official opening of the avenue.
Local members Lillian van Litsenburg and Dean Wells have urged the public to have their say.
Public submissions must be lodged in writing to the Queensland Heritage Register site registrar, EPA, PO Box 15155, City East Qld 4002 by October 14.
Sustainability Minister Andrew McNamara said the Queensland Heritage Council has received a nomination to register the 18km thoroughfare.
In the lead-up to the council’s deliberation, the Environmental Protection Agency is assessing whether Anzac Avenue is of state cultural significance and wants the public to have a say.
“Thousands of people drive along Anzac Avenue every week but these days, hardly anyone thinks twice about its origin,” Mr McNamara said.
“This is an opportunity for residents to consider what the road means to their community.
“It’s a lasting reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by a young nation.
"Having it heritage-listed is a suitable tribute to the fallen Diggers of World War One.”
Anzac Memorial Avenue, as it was known, extends 18km from Gympie Road at Petrie to the roundabout at Redcliffe Parade. It was the first bitumen road connecting Brisbane to Redcliffe, even then a popular seaside resort.
It was Queensland’s largest planting of an avenue, an ambitious project achieved through public subscription. An appeal was launched in 1922.
The first of the 1760 trees was planted at Petrie on February 28, 1925.
On July 7 1926, four years after the appeal was launched, RACQ’s Thomas James Rothwell (key protagonist and RACQ president from 1921-23) and president of the day, a T.E. Carter, led a motorcade of guests from Brisbane for the official opening of the avenue.
Local members Lillian van Litsenburg and Dean Wells have urged the public to have their say.
Public submissions must be lodged in writing to the Queensland Heritage Register site registrar, EPA, PO Box 15155, City East Qld 4002 by October 14.