Bora Rock Memorial in Burleigh Heads

Bora Rock Memorial is located in Burleigh Heads

Address: Jebbribillum Bora Park , Cnr Pacific Highway and 6th Avenue, Burleigh Heads

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The Bora Memorial Rock, dedicated in 1991, demonstrates a symbolic association with the Indigenous men and women of the region who served in the defence of Australia in conflicts from 1914 – 1991. It reflects the pride of the Indigenous community and is evidence of the social custom of representing the human sacrifice made during War and remembering those that served. The memorial rock is significant as the first Queensland War Memorial specifically dedicated to Indigenous service men and women. The Bora Memorial Rock is rare as the only Indigenous War Memorial on the Gold Coast and one of the few Indigenous War Memorials in Queensland. The memorial rock displays artistic merit and innovation in war memorial design through its traditional Indigenous design, use of a natural boulder and traditional use of local ochre in the painting of the story. The Bora Memorial Rock has a special association with the Indigenous people of the Yugambeh linguistic group.

Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: Memorial plus 5m radius