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24-January-2016
24-January-2016

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The monument commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and all who served in the defence of our nation and on the homefront during the conflict. The monument is in honour of all those who lost their lives during the conflict. 

"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:69 Albert Avenue, Garden of Remembrance, Chatswood, 2067
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.798029
Long: 151.181246
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 3rd September, 1995
Front Inscription

Australia Remembers      
1945 - 1995 

This monument is dedicated to all the men and women who served in the defence of Australia during World War II between 1939 and 1945

And to all who served in organisations such as the Land Army, Commonwealth Constructions Corps, factories, offices, schools at home in support of the Armed Forces throughout the war

To all those brave, dedicated people we offer sincere thanks

Citizens of the City of Willoughby

 

Back Inscription

Australia Remembers      
1945 - 1995

To our glorious dead

Lest We Forget

3 - 9 - 95

 

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au