106-Year-Old War Memorial Toppled Days Before Remembrance Day

Federal MP Henry Pike says its time for a law protecting war memorials.

106-Year-Old War Memorial Toppled Days Before Remembrance Day

TL;DR

  • A 1920-built war memorial in Cleveland, east of Brisbane, was destroyed between November 7-8.
  • The monument, located at Anzac Memorial Park, was pushed over and broken.
  • Acting Police Superintendent John Kent called the act disgraceful, cowardly, and a disrespect to service members.
  • Police are appealing for information.
  • The destruction occurred just before Remembrance Day.