Historical information

Photocopied bundle of papers relating to Kathleen Mary Gibson (neé Everard) and plaques at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park (near Atherton in northern Queensland).

First page is some sort of correspondence or speech by Mary Gibson outlining her process of having a plaque for the 2/2 Australian General Hospital added to those at Rocky Creek, that Veteran's Affairs paid for it and that she attended the unveiling of other plaques at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park.

Second page is a photocopy of article 'Mary's adventures continue' from p9 of the Riverine Herald on 23 August 2002 with a photo of Mary in uniform looking at a plaque mounted on a rock. The article is about her 'quest to dedicate a plaque to the 2/2 Australian General Hospital' where it was located during WWII.

Third page is a black and white photocopy of a panoramic photo showing the arches near a carpark that indicate the 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park : Their service our heritage'.

Fourth page is a black and white photocopy of a panoramic photo showing some people in military uniforms and many others in loose lines in the mid ground and large gum trees in the background. The photo is annotated with handwriting and an arrow 'NASHOS / wore BLUE / SHIRTS'.

Fifth page is a photocopied page showing a table titled 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park Plaque Summary (Sorted by Unit Number)'. It includes the Unit, date of unveiling and other basic information.

Sixth page is a photocopy of the Program of Events that took place on Sunday 11 August 2002 at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park VP Day "Military Muster" including the unveiling of the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital plaque by Mary Gibson.

Seventh and final page is a light photocopy of a panoramic photograph showing rocks with plaques on them amongst large gum trees.

Physical description

Small bundle of photocopied papers variously writing, tables, photos & program of events. All are photocopied on to white paper and all ink is black.

Inscriptions & markings

'NASHOS / wore BLUE / SHIRTS' [with an arrow, fourth page, blue ink]