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The plaque commemorates the Army and Air Force recruits who were stationed at the Shepparton Showgrounds from 1940 to 1945 during World War Two.
Location
| Address: | High Street, Gate 1, Shepparton Showgrounds, Shepparton, 3630 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.382274 Long: 145.408724 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
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 23rd October, 1993 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MARookies` Return
Commemorating the Army and Air Force recruits and staff who were stationed at the Shepparton Showgrounds during World War II from 1940 - 1945
Unveiled by His Excellency, the Honourable Richard E. McGarvie, Governor of Victoria
23rd October 1993
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
