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12-July-2015
Photographs supplied by Ian Bevege
The sign commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two in 1945 and the use of Etty Bay as a rest and recreation site for American Forces during World War Two.
"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: | Esplanade, Etty Bay, 4858 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -17.558708 Long: 146.089769 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sign |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-2005 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
50th. ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR 11
During the years of conflict this was the
R & R site for American Forces during
South West Pacific Area Campaign
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au