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The monument commemorates allied personnel engaged in amphibious training exercises at Toorbul Point between 1942 and 1945 during World War Two.
Toorbul Point and Bribie Island were military/defence areas during World War Two, with Toorbul being used for amphibious and commando training. Both Australian and American personnel were involved, and Toorbul Point eventually became known as 7th Amphibious Training Centre under United States Naval command.
Location
| Address: | Oxley Place , Sandstone Point, 4511 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.083102 Long: 153.136286 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1942 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1945 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 17th September, 1995 |
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Australia Remembers
World War II
1945 - 1995
Erected by Caboolture Shire Council as an "Australia Remembers : 1945 - 1995" Project
To commemorate the Toorbul Point Combined Operations Centre and the many Allied personnel who engaged in amphibious training exercises here during World War II
Unveiled on September 17, 1995.
