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The memorial commemorates the bombing victims of the terrorist attack in Bali, Indonesia on the 12th October 2002.
The bombings occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. The attack was the deadliest act of terrorism in the history of Indonesia, killing 202 people, (including 88 Australians, and 38 Indonesian citizens). A further 240 people were injured. On 24 October 2008, Bali Officials announced that three men convicted of carrying out the bombings would be executed by firing squad in November 2008.
Location
Address: | Parliament Drive, House of Representatives Gardens, Capital Hill, 2600 |
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State: | ACT |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.307785 Long: 149.122676 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Terrorism |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 16th October, 2003 |
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In memory of Australian citizens and residents who lost their lives
as a result of the terrorist attacks in Bali on 12 October 2002
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This plaque was unveiled by the Hon. John Howard MP
Prime Minister of Australia
16 October 2003