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The monument commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War Two and is a tribute to those from Ardrossan and district who have served in the conflicts in which Australia has been involved from the start of World War Two.
The monument is a grey marble tile tapered pillar surmounted by a stainless steel Cross of Sacrifice. A black plaque is affixed to the face. A time capsule is contained within the pillar. The monument is set on a black marble sur-base and white marble bricks. All details are in white.
"Australia Remembers, 1945-1995" was a program of activities organised by the Federal Government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
Location
Address: | First & Fourth Streets, Ardrossan, 5571 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.422889 Long: 137.91701 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Link: | http://www.rslvirtualwarmemorial.or… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 15th August, 1995 |
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AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS
1945 - 1995
A Tribute To The People
Of Ardrossan & District
Who Served Their Country
and
To Honour Those
Who Gave Their Lives
WWII. KOREA. MALAYA.
BORNEO. VIETNAM.
GULF WAR THEATRE
Lest We Forget
Unveiled by
John Meier MP
Member for Goyder
15 - 8 - 1995