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12-June-2019
12-June-2019

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The Australia Remembers memorial plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and is a tribute to all Australian men and women whose sacrifices contributed to peace at the end of World War Two. The plaque was originally located of a large stone adjacent to the RSL but has now been placed on the exterior wall of the building. 

"Australia Remembers, 1945-1995" was a program of activities organised by the Federal Government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two. 

Location

Address:71 Fox Street, Walgett RSL Memorial Club, Walgett, 2832
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -30.022759
Long: 148.116562
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1995
Front Inscription

LEST WE FORGET

Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995

This Stone Stands In Tribute To All Australian Men
And Women Whose Sacrifices Contributed To Peace
  At The End Of The 1939 - 45 War.

We Honour The Memory Of Those Who Gave Their
Lives In Defence Of Our Country. We Remember Those
Whose Lives Were Burdened By Battle Scars.  We
Sympathise With Families Broken And Wounded By
Death And Injury On The Battlefield.

We Renew Our Welcome To All New Australians Who
Have Sought Refuge In Our Land From War And
Oppression.

We Acknowledge Our Debt To The Rural Community,
To Those In Industry And To All Who Loyally Served
On The Home Front.

           God Bless Them All

            LEST WE FORGET


 

Source: MA
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