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The memorial commemorates those who served in World War Two in conflict and in non-combatant roles in the community. The memorial is a flagpole on a brick platform enclosed by a low brick wall with two Australia Remembers plaques.
"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: | Murray Street, Memorial Park, Rutherglen, 3685 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.05491 Long: 146.458238 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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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
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 15th August, 1995 |
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Plaque :
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II.
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
In honour of all Rutherglen persons who, during World War II contributed unselfishly to the war effort by performing essential, non-combatant duties in the local community
David Martin
Chairman : Australia Remembers Committee
15 August 1995
