Set along Anzac Avenue in Kallangur, the Pine Rivers Honour Gates carry a story that began more than a century ago, when a local community came together to mark the loss of its First World War soldiers.
A District Remembers
The gates were first established at the Lawnton Showgrounds and officially opened on 28 July 1923. At the time, they served as a memorial to district men who died in service or were killed in action during the First World War.
Marble plaques were placed on the structure, recording the names of 28 local soldiers. A dedication dated July 1923 states that the gates honour those who fell in the Great War, forming the central purpose of the memorial.
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Built As An Entrance
Rather than a standalone monument, the memorial was designed as a gateway. The structure features four pillars fitted with white marble plaques, with wrought iron gates spanning the entrance.
Decorative scrollwork and carved detailing form part of the design, reflecting how the memorial was integrated into a public space at the showgrounds. Positioned at an entrance, the gates were part of everyday community life from the beginning.
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More Names, More Conflicts
Over time, the memorial expanded beyond its original focus. Additional plaques were added to recognise service connected to World War II, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam and Borneo.
These additions extended the record of service across several decades, with inscriptions covering the period from 1939 to 1973. World War II plaques also include names, continuing the memorial’s role in documenting those connected to the district.
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A Move To Kallangur
The gates did not remain at Lawnton. After later relocations, they were moved to their current position at the Pine Rivers RSL memorial precinct in Kallangur.
Records place the final relocation in the mid-1980s, with accounts noting 1986 or 1987. The move shifted the memorial from its original showground setting into a dedicated commemorative precinct.
Kallangur Memorial Gates Today
Today, the Kallangur memorial gates stand within a broader memorial complex that includes several other structures recognising military service.
The original 1923 dedication remains part of the site, alongside later additions that expanded the scope of the memorial. The gates now reflect both their origin as a First World War tribute and their continued role in recording service across multiple conflicts linked to the Pine Rivers district.
Published 20-Mar-2026
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