Caught a glimpse of Edgar Towner's "proof" on the news promo tonight. Fortunately they mentioned his name as I was under the belief the statue was down here in Victoria not in Queensland. Good to see a community pulling together to commemorate a local VC recipient. Encouraging.

Outback town praised for war hero statue efforts - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

The Australian War Memorial says it is encouraging to see an outback community working to honour a Queensland Victoria Cross (VC) winner.

A fundraising dinner is being held tonight in Blackall as part of a community project to raise $80,000 to build a commemorative statue honouring Edgar Towner.

Lieutenant Towner was awarded the VC in 1918 for his bravery during a battle in France.

The war memorial's Mal Booth says his valour was an inspiration to others and saved a critical situation.

"He was really awarded the VC for an enduring event that lasted for something like 30 hours and although he showed extreme bravery under fire - indeed when he was wounded - I think what he is known for is indicative of the Australian action on that day or on those days at Mons St Quention - they were tired and exhausted and they just kept going," he said.
Mont St Quentin:
Australian War Memorial - Mont St Quentin and Péronne: Australian Victories

AWM Collection Record: P02939.035 - Portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) Edgar Thomas Towner, VC, MC, 2nd Machine Gun Battalion. Lt Towner was awarded the Victoria Cross for "most conspicuous bravery, initiative and devotion to duty" on 1 ...