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The Spirit of Peace Rose Garden was planted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
Location
| Address: | 55 Ferguson Avenue, War Veterans Home, Myrtle Bank, 5064 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.960455 Long: 138.634293 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Garden |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Link: | http://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 13th August, 1995 |
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Plaque :
"Spirit of Peace " Rose planting ceremony
13th August, 1995
Conducted at the War Veterans Home`s 80th birthday as part of the Australia Remembers (1945 - 1995) Celebration
To commemorate 50 years since the end of World War II.
We thank the following people for their participation and outstanding contribution to the Home.
Ms. Trish Worth, M.P. (Member for Adelaide)
Sir Arthur Lee, K. B. E., M. C. (Patron W. V. H.)
Mr. Ronald Hooper (Chairman, W. V. H.)
Mr. Ray Kelly (Alexandra Group of R. S. L. Sub-Branches)
Miss. Joan Ramsay, O. A. M.
Mrs. Iris Chardon (Central Council of R. S. L. Women`s Auxiliaries)
Mr. Ivan Gifford (R. S. L. Lawn Bowls Association)
Mr. Norm Odlum (Thirtyniners` Association)
Mr. John Ross (World War I veteran - W. V. H.)
Mr. John Cronshaw (World War II veteran - W. V. H.)
