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The swimming pool commemorates those who served in World Wars One and Two.
The establishment of an Olympic swimming pool at Glenora as a war memorial was decided on in a meeting at Bushy Park in 1945. The Bushy Park War Memorial Swimming Pool was built by the Upper Derwent Valley Community over a four-year period from 1954-58. The official opening was performed by the Warden of New Norfolk, Mr R.M. Page O.B.E., on February 28, 1958.
Location
Address: | 601 Gordon River Road, Glenora, 7140 |
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State: | TAS |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.699122 Long: 146.890837 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 28th February, 1958 |
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Front Inscription
1914 1939
- 18 - 45
1914 1939
- 18 - 45
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,SKPBushy Park War Memorial Pool
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