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The wall commemorates Victory in the Pacific and the end of World War Two.
VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, also referred to as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender 14 August 1945. For Australians, it meant that the Second World War was finally over.
"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: | Walsh Street, Arnold Park, Mareeba, 4880 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -16.996111 Long: 145.424722 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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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
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1995 |
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1945 AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1995
This Memorial Wall Was Erected By The Mareeba
Shire Council On Behalf Of The Community
Commemorates Victory In The Pacific And
The End Of World War II On August 15th 1945.
It Is Dedicated To Those Who Served.
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