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15-April-2015
15-April-2015

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / John Huth

The sculptures depict children paying homage to the Australian Flag and giving thanks for freedom and democracy which is a legacy from all service men and women who served this country.

Location

Address:Wharf Street, Chris Cunningham Park , Tweed Heads, 2485
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.169975
Long: 153.543811
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Artist:Dr. Rhyl Hinwood (Brisbane, QLD)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 16th April, 2000
Front Inscription

Plaque :

"Advance Australia Fair"
 
Presented to the community by :-
Twin Towns Services Club
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta R.S.L. & Women's Aux
Tweed Shire Council
Proposed by : Julie Anthony AM.OBE
Sculptor : Rhyl Hinwood
16 April 2000
 
Plaque :
 
These statues depict the children of today paying homage to the Australian flag and giving thanks for living in freedom and in a democracy —  a legacy from all Service Men and Women who served this country
 
Lest We Forget
 
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au