Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Maryborough has a rich military history which is being honoured through a range of projects that tell the story of the city's involvement in the Great War. I was pleased to recently open the new murals at the Maryborough RSL painted by a local artist Robbyn Gergos to commemorate the armistice ending the First World War in 1918. These murals reflect the service and sacrifice of the Australian defence forces and take pride of place in the RSL's memorial garden. The beautiful painted mural collection is a fitting tribute to our former serving personnel and adds to the rich compilation of other murals that decorate Maryborough. Robbyn has created poignant and reflective work in her mural masterpiece that inspires both remembrance and respect. The murals were made possible through the $11,170 Australian government Armistice Centenary grant paid to the Maryborough RSL sub-branch. I'm pleased the coalition government is investing in Maryborough's military heritage through projects including the landmark Gallipoli to Armistice memorial, for which I commend Nancy Bates and Greig Bolderrow, and the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum, magnificently curated by John Myers. Each of these places tell of bravery, service and sacrifice and are a must see for any visitor to Maryborough.