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The Boulevard of Honour was planted in Burbridge Road in 1995 to commemorate 50 years since the end of World War Two.
At the bottom of each tree is a memorial plaque set into the pavement honouring an individual serviceman or servicemen. Burbridge Road was renamed Sir Donald Bradman Drive in 2002.
"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: | Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Between Airport & Marion Roads, Brooklyn Park, 5032 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.932563 Long: 138.542124 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Avenue of Honour |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 15- August-1945 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15 - August-1995 |
Link: | http://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 12th June, 1995 |
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Burbridge Road Boulevard of Honour
To perpetuate the memory of those who served Australia
Australia Remembers
50 years since the end of World War II
Dedicated by the Mayor of West Torrens George Robertson O.A.M., JP and Mike Lennon General Manager Federal Airports Corporation
12 June 1995
Lest We Forget