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03-May-2015 (Arthur Garland)
03-May-2015 (Arthur Garland)

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland / Sandra Brown

The Australian World Peace Bell was awarded to Cowra in 1992 in recognition of its long standing contribution to world peace and international understanding.

Capital cities usually reserve the right to erect the World Peace Bell, however Cowra`s commitment to the World Peace Bell`s objectives has meant Cowra was awarded the honour. The Bell is made of coins provided by 103 member countries of the United Nations, which were melted down and cast into the bell which is a replica of a bell in the United Nations.

Location

Address:Darling Street, Civic Square, Cowra, 2794
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.834773
Long: 148.693621
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 15th September, 1992
Front Inscription

World Peace Bell

The Bell Is A Replica Of The Original 
World Peace Bell Which Is Located In 
The Inner Court Of The United Nations 
Headquarters In New York.

Like The Original, This Bell Is Cast From 
Melted Down Coins And Medals Of Member 
Countries Of The United Nations In The Hope 
That World Peace Will Be Realised.

Cowra Was Chosen By The Australian Government 
As The Site For The Australian World Peace Bell 
In Recognition Of Its Unique Contribution
To International Understanding, Promotion Of 
Peace And As A Centre Of World Friendship. 

The Bell Is A Gift From The World Peace Bell Assoc. Japan.

Weight 477 kilos.  Height 1.06m.  Diameter 60cm.

Left Side Inscription

Australian Chapter 
Of The World Peace Bell 
Dedicated To World Peace 
In The Presence Of 
His Excellency Rear Admiral 
Peter Sinclair
AC AO Governor Of N.S.W. 
On World Peace 
Day 15 September 1992.

Inscription in Proximity

Plaque:
New South Wales Centenary of ANZAC
           2014 2018

On 4th August 2014 representative of eighteen
nations rang Australia`s World Peace Bell in solemn
commemoration of the outbreak of the
First World War one hundred years ago

"They sacrificed themselves in the belief that the
cause they upheld was the cause of peace." 

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