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Wilful damage appeal at Maryborough
Maryborough detectives are appealing for public assistance regarding the damaging of the Duncan Chapman Memorial in Queens Park, Maryborough.
CCTV shows that at 12.20am on January 11, four people attended the Anzac memorial in Queens Park and bashed the memorial with rocks, causing chip marks to the statue’s face.
At the same time, panels along the military trail and an interactive digital screen were also smashed.
The first offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, male, in his teens, with dark hair, wearing a black shirt and long dark pants.
The second offender is described as Caucasian in appearance, male, in his teens, wearing a patterned blue shirt, dark long pants and a cap.
Maryborough RSL sub-branch President Paul Coleman has spoken out after the vandalism of Maryborough s Duncan Chapman memorial and Fraser Coast Military Trail. The reaction is obviously one of anger but then when you think about it a bit more, it s also a feeling of sadness, that people are so ignorant of the sacrifice of servicemen and their families to make Australia what it is. The third feeling I have is concern, to see people destroy things they see around the place. It is a concern, they so lack in moral standards that they can think they can smash things up.
It s a horrid act that has left Maryborough s military memorial in need of repairs. The Duncan Chapman Memorial and Fraser Coast Military Trail have been vandalised leaving dents and scratches in the statue of Lieutenant Duncan Chapman and the military trail story panels smashed. Councillor Paul Truscott said he was absolutely disgusted, at the vandalism.  The Duncan Chapman statue has been vandalised. Photo: Contributed/ Paul Truscott It is a disgraceful low act to for someone to desecrate a war memorial ⦠to see this kind of disrespect towards such a memorial that honours those who have fallen, is disheartening. I initially had seen it myself, the damage to the story boards ⦠the Council officers have quickly covered them so they can be repaired or replaced.
TO make sure your car is in working condition when the time comes for you to get back on the road, a York car retailer is offering some easy tips for local residents. Ray Chapman Motors in the city has offered five top tips for keeping your car in peak condition during the third national lockdown. Duncan Chapman, retailer principal at Ray Chapman Motors York in Whiterose Close, said: “Like everyone else, we’re really looking forward to getting back on the roads, going on holiday and visiting friends and family across the country when we can. However, after months of being largely stationary, your car might not be in peak condition to set off on a long journey straight away.
Daniel Mayman, 25, has been an apprentice at Ray Chapman Motors in York for over two years. He entered The Institute of Motor Industry Skill Auto Competition last year and was shortlisted from hundreds of apprentices across the country. The competition took the form of a timed exam comprised of three different modules, each with a range of questions covering a variety of topics. With his excellent score, Daniel achieved third place and took home the bronze. On his achievement, Daniel said: “I was nervous when I first entered, and to be shortlisted from the hundreds of candidates was fantastic - so I was thrilled when it was announced that I had won bronze.