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Melbourne Cricket Ground : 27-June-2012
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An "Australia Remembers" plaque commemorates the role of the Melbourne Cricket Ground during World War Two.
Location
| Address: | Brunton Avenue, Melbourne Cricket Ground, East Melbourne, 3002 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.820569 Long: 144.982182 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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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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Front Inscription
Source: MAAustralia Remembers 1939 to 1945
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
This plaque is to commemorate the contribution made by the Melbourne Cricket Ground towards the final victory in World War II, by its invaluable service to thousands of members of the Australian and United States Armed Forces, who at different times called this ground home.
In this the 50th anniversary of the ending of World War II.
1995
Melbourne Cricket Club Returned & Services League of Australia
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
