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Memorial Grove
Memorial Grove

Photographs supplied by John Huth

A grove of trees commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and all who served. 

Location

Address:Hay Street, Bowen, 4805
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -20.011225
Long: 148.251248
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Trees
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:15-August-1945
Actual Event End Date:15-August-1995

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 13th August, 1995
Front Inscription

On the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II this memorial grove of trees was dedicated to the memory of all who served.

A time capsule is buried here containing research on the memories of residents of Bowen prepared by students of Bowen State High School.

A joint project

Bowen Shire Council
Year 10 History Class Bowen State High School
Bowen Lions Club

13th August, 1995

 

Source: MA,SKP
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