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08-February-2014
08-February-2014
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The monument commemorates the friendship and sister city relationship between Brisbane and Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Sister cities are cooperative agreements between towns and cities, and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.

 

Location

Address:Clem Jones Promenade, South Brisbane, 4101
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.476387
Long: 153.022228
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:09-September-1997
Actual Event End Date:09-September-1997

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 6th August, 2006
Front Inscription

Kaohsiung Place

This stone commemorates the friendship and Sister City relationship between Brisbane, Australia and Kaohsiung, Taiwan established on 9 September 1997.

Similar to the City of Brisbane, Kaohsiung is located on the banks of a majestic river boasting open public recreational parklands.

Campbell Newman Lord Mayor  Brisbane City Council
Chu-Lan Yeh  Mayor  Kaohsiung City Government

6 August 2006

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au