Crs Paul Bishop (left) and Wendy Boglary (third from left) with Mayor Jos Mitchell (right) proudly join Ans to share her story as a PoW at the Peace Poles. Photo: Supplied.
CONTRIBUTED BY CAPALABA ROTARY
The Rotary Clubs of Wellington Point and Capalaba will come together to celebrate peace and community harmony with the installation and dedication of a Peace Pole at the Wellington Point Village Green.
The Peace Pole, bearing the universal message May Peace Prevail on Earth, stands as a symbol of unity, hope, and global friendship. Its installation reflects Rotary’s ongoing commitment to promoting peace – one of the organisation’s seven key areas of focus.
Peace Poles were presented to the Birkdale Scout Group, Birkdale State School and Wellington Point Community as part of the Victory in the Pacific Reflection Day Celebrations and Commemoration on Saturday August 16, 2025.
The unveiling ceremony, to be held on Saturday December 6, 2025 at 4:30pm, will bring together members of both clubs, local councillors, community groups, and local families.
The event will include a short dedication and speakers, and a reflection on the importance of peace at both local and international levels.
“The Peace Pole is a simple yet powerful reminder that peace begins with us – within our homes, schools, and communities,” said Bill York, president of the Rotary Club of Capalaba.
“By placing it in the heart of our village, we’re creating a lasting symbol of Rotary’s values and our shared hope for a more peaceful world,” added Martin McKenna, president of the Rotary Club of Wellington Point.
The Peace Poles can be found in more than 200 countries around the world, with over 250,000 installations standing in public parks, schools, and places of worship. The Wellington Point Village Green Peace Pole joins this global network, linking the Redlands Coast community to a worldwide movement for peace.
Col Sutcliffe, OAM, one of the organisers of the Victory in the Pacific Reflection Day, said that, “The Peace Pole is also important to the Redlands as the message for Victory in the Pacific was first received at the Birkdale US Army Radio Receiving Station for transmission to General Douglas MacArthur in Brisbane, and the first beers to celebrate peace were drunk at the Wellington Point Hotel. This fact is one of the messages on the Peace Pole.”
The project was a joint initiative of the two Rotary Clubs, supported by Redland City Council and local volunteers.
