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The plaque commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War Two and pays tribute to those from the district who served and those who settled in the district after the war.
"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: | Hamilton Highway & Walker Street, Derrinallum, 3325 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.948175 Long: 143.222192 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1995 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1995 |
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Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
" AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 -1995 "
The Derrinallum Community Proudly Commemorates The 50th
Anniversary Of The End Of World War II And Pays Tribute To
All Who Served Our Country, In Either Military, Or Non
Military Roles.
We Especially Remember Our Local Ex-Service Men And Women,
Together With The Settlers, Who Came From All Parts Of
Victoria, To Establish Farms In This District After The Wars,
Including Their Kindred Organisations :- The Derrinallum Sub
Branch RSL, The 15th District Board, Legacy And The Local
Repatriation Committee.
We Pay Tribute To Their Contribution To The Development Of
Derrinallum And The Expansion Of Primary Production In
This District.
