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The plaque commemorates the contribution of the Victorian Amateur Turf Club and the Caulfield Racecourse, where thousands of soldiers joined the 2nd Australian Imperial Force during the Second World War. During the war, the army used the racecourse as a recruiting depot, barracks and clearing house for the medical examinations of young recruits.
The plaque was unveiled in the 50th anniversary year of the end of World War Two as part of Australia Remembers.
Location
| Address: | Station Street, Caulfield Racecourse , Caulfield East, 3145 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.877019 Long: 145.039352 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 12th August, 1995 |
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Australia Remembers - 1939 to 1945
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
This plaque is to commemorate the contribution made by the Victorian Amateur Turf Club, and the Caulfield Racecourse
in particular, where thousands of soldiers joined the 2nd Australian Imperial Force during World War II.
Jointly unveiled by
Peter Lawrence Esq, Chairman VATC
Bruce Ruxton Esq, OBE, State President of the RSL
in the 50th Anniversary year of the ending of World War II
Victoria Amateur Turf Club 12 August 1995
Returned & Services League of Australia
