www.monumentaustralia.org.au
Home » Themes » Conflict » World War Two
Australia Remembers 1945-1995Print Page 
27-August-2016
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The sign commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the site which was used for American and Australian troops 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: | Reserve Esplanade, Wellington Point, 4160 |
|---|---|
| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.466313 Long: 153.240527 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sign |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1995 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAAustralia Remembers
1945 - 1995
50th anniversary of the end of World War II
During 1939 - 1945 both American & Australian troops camped on the reserve. The larger houses on the headland above the reserve were commandeered for officer Quarters for the Americans. Anti-aircraft guns and searchlights were also positioned in this area.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
