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International Day of Mourning : June-2014
International Day of Mourning : June-2014

Photographs supplied by John Huth / Peter F Williams

The plaque commemorates those who have been killed or injured in work place accidents, and those who have died from exposure to asbestos.

The International Day of Mourning is an important day for those who have lost loved ones to work-related incidents or illness. On 28 April each year, we remember and commemorate their lives and share their memories.

Location

Address:Horton Street, Town Green, Port Macquarie, 2444
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.428342
Long: 152.908192
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Disaster
Sub-Theme:Industrial

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 28th April, 2009
Front Inscription

Port Macquarie - Hastings Council commemorates International Day of Mourning

28th April 2009

In remembrance of workers tragically killed or injured at work and those who have died from exposure to asbestos

Plaque unveiled by Administrator Garry Payne

Port Macquarie - Hastings Council joins with the community - Unions Hastings Macleay and the Australian Trade Union movement in supporting improved workplace safety

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