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14-November-2015
14-November-2015

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland

The rose garden commemorates the International Year of Peace which was recognised in 1986 by the United Nations. 

The International Year of Peace was recognized in 1986 by the United Nations. It was first proposed during the UN conference of November, 1981 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, with a date associated with the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of the UN.

 

 

Location

Address:Tamar Street, City Park, Launceston, 7250
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.432293
Long: 147.145516
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Garden
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community
Approx. Event Start Date:1986
Approx. Event End Date:1986

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 23rd November, 1986
Approx. Monument Dedication Date:
Front Inscription

Peace Rose Bed

Planted to commemorate the International Year of Peace by concerned citizens of Launceston

23 November 1986

Source: MA
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