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27-August-2016
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The plaque commemorates the efforts of the 2nd / 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion Association in raising funds for the Albury Base Hospital.
Location
Address: | East Street, Albury Base Hospital, East Albury, 2640 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.078677 Long: 146.937735 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 30th November, 1999 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA`LEST WE FORGET`
In 1946 the
2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion Association
(Albury`s Own),
adopted the children`s ward of the
Albury Base Hospital
as a memorial ward to honour those Z
who made the supreme sacrifice.
Since then, the Association has raised
many thousands of dollars.
In appreciation of their efforts,
this memorial plaque was unveiled
on 30 November 1999 by
Lynda Summers BA., Grad Dip Pub Admin., GAIC, D.
Acting Chairperson,
Greater Murray Area Health Service Board.
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