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The tree commemorates the naval forces from Australian and New Zealand which were part of the Far East Strategic Reserve after World War Two.
Location
Address: | Birdwood Avenue, Shrine Reserve, Melbourne, 3000 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.830139 Long: 144.973276 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Tree |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Plaque :
Her Majesty`s Australian ships of the Far East Strategic Reserve
1955 - 1971
Aircraft Carriers
Melbourne, Sydney
Destroyers
Arunta, Warramunga,
ANZAC, Tobruk, Vampire,
Vendetta, Voyager, Duchess
Frigates
Quadrant, Queenborough, Quiberon,
Quickmatch, Derwent, Parramatta,
Stuart, Swan, Yarra
Fleet Oiler
Supply
Minesweepers
Curlew, Gull, Hawk, Ibis, Snipe, Teal
For freedom we served
Plaque :
Far East Strategic Reserve Navy Association
Malaya - Malaysia - Vietnam
1955 - 1971
Plaque :
Her Majesty's New Zealand ships of the Far East Strategic Reserve 1955 - 1971
Cruiser
Royalist
Frigates
Kanieri, Pukaki, Rotoiti,
Blackpool, Otago,
Taranaki, Waikato
Minesweepers
Hickelton, Santon
For freedom we served