Max Harris Reserve & Memorial Rose Garden
Highlights
- Explore the serene Max Harris Reserve, a tribute to those who served, fostering remembrance and reflection.
- Stroll along the Avenue of Honour, lined with thirty-two trees, each honouring a World War One serviceman.
- Gaze at the striking ANZAC cenotaph, featuring a rifle and helmet, symbolising sacrifice and bravery.
- Discover historical displays, including Bofors anti-aircraft auto-cannons, commemorating local heroes of the armed forces.
George Town honours and remembers those who served. The Max Harris Reserve & Memorial Rose Garden was opened in 1998. Max Harris was a prisoner of war in Changi during World War Two. The reserve contains the ANZAC cenotaph, the sculpture is a clear cylinder containing a rifle and a helmet.
Another feature is the Avenue of Honour, a tree-lined path of thirty-two trees in honour of the servicemen who served in World War One. Their names and service details are displayed at the base of each tree.
Saluting their service : Two Bofors anti-aircraft auto-cannons are displayed in honour of Clarence Andrews (RAN – H2031) and Athol Geale (AIF – VX64649).
In memory of the community’s returned and fallen servicemen and women. Lest We Forget.
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