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The monument was erected to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
It carries fifty-six inscriptions with compass headings and distance describing World War Two activities which were pertinent to the Marlin Coast. It was moved from Coastwatcher Park in April 2005 to the Trinity Beach foreshore.
A plaque states that Royal Australian Navy (R.A.N.) Beach Commandos trained on this beach during 1944.
Location
| Address: | Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach, 4879 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -16.786889 Long: 145.700528 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Designer: | Gordon McKauge |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | August-1995 |
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Be it known that
R.A.N. Beach Commando Units
Aust. Beach G.P.S.
Trained Australian Army units for amphibian operations on this beach during 1944
Monument moved from Coastwatcher Park, April 2005 with the generous assistance of long time Trinity Beach Hotel owners Mr & Mrs. H. A. Mellick
Plaque designed by Gordon McKauge in 1995
