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Australia Remembers 1945-1995 - H.M.A.S. MaitlandPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the site of World War Two naval base H.M.A.S Maitland.
"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: | Wharf Road, The Foreshore, Newcastle, 2300 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.925971 Long: 151.782534 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
HMAS 'Maitland`, Newcastle`s Naval Base, Was On This Site From 1 August 1940 To September 1946. It Shared The Site With The Army`s Camp Shortland Naval Services Based At "Maitland" And Nearby Newcastle Customs House (From 28 August 1939) Included An Examination Service To Check All Arriving Ships, The Naval Control Service Which Cleared Ships Leaving The Port, The Harbour Entrance Minefield, And Control Of The Minesweepers "Uki" And "Bermagui" Based In Newcastle Harbour.
This Australia Remembers Plaque
Was Sponsored By
Newcastle
Port Corporation
