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Bell tower commemorates the relationship between military veterans and the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital that commenced in 1941 when it was known as the 115th Heidelberg Military Hospital. The bell was donated by Noel Sanderson in 2008 in memory of all those who have served.
Location
Address: | 300 Waterdale Road, Repatriation Hospital, Remembrance Garden, Heidelberg, 3081 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.755725 Long: 145.047069 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Actual Event Start Date: | 13-March-1941 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 22nd May, 2009 |
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Plaque 1 :
Heritage Bell Tower
This tower was made possible by the generosity of
the Department of Veteran Affairs
And
the TPI Social Bowling Club.
It is symbolic of lasting relationships :
Department of Veterans Affairs 1947 - 1994
TPI Social Bowling Club 1980 - 2005
Also
The tower stands as a reminder of the veteran heritage of
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
that commenced on 13 March 1941
when it was known as the 115th Heidelberg Military Hospital.
Unveiled by
the Hon. Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans` Affairs
22 May 2009
Plaque 2 :
Heritage Bell
Donated By
Noel Sanderson
Vietnam Veteran
Royal Australian Navy R65660.
In Memory Of All Who Have Served.
15 August 2008