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06-April-2014 (Peter F Williams)
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The plaque commemorates the district`s war veterans and the Kookaburra March.
A recruiting march of 23 men left Tooraweenah on 16 January 1916 to march to Bathurst via Mendoorah, Boomely, Cobbora and Mudee. Many of the Kookaburras were sent as reinforcements for the 45th Battalion.
Location
| Address: | Murray Street, Town Common, Tooraweenah, 2831 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.440514 Long: 148.90974 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 16-January-1916 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 16-January-1916 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th April, 1987 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAKookaburras on the march
January 16th 1916
This plaque commemorates the voluntary recruitment of the men for the 1914 - 18 war and stands in memory of those who serve their country in all wars
Unveiled by Mr Syd Manusu 51st Light AA Regiment 2nd Australian Imperial Forces on ANZAC Day, April 25th, 1987
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