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50th Anniversary of the End of World War TwoPrint Page 
The restored Bay Rock Lighthouse which was originally located on Magnetic Island commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two. The Lighthouse played a large part in the war effort.
Location
Address: | 42 - 68 Palmer Street, Maritime Museum of Townsville, South Townsville, 4810 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -19.259244 Long: 146.823733 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1995 |
Dedication
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
50th. anniversary of the end of World II
The Bay Rock Lighthouse
The Bay Rock Lighthouse, built in 1886, was originally situated on the western side of Magnetic Island, and, by safely guiding small ships, played a large part in the war effort.
It has been restored by Queensland Transport as part of their commitment to the "Australia Remembers" celebrations.