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90th Anniversary of Australian Red Cross Print Page 
Plaque: 18-December-2016
Photographs supplied by Neil Follett
The monument commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross and recognises past and present members from Tallangatta and district who served in peace and war.
The Australian Red Cross was established in 13 August 1914, nine days after the start of World War One, by Lady Helen Munro Ferguson, when she formed a branch of the British Red Cross, which is a branch of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Lady Helen wrote to the mayors of every shire and municipality in Australia asking them to initiate a local branch. Typically, a letter was published in the local newspaper and a meeting called.
Location
| Address: | Matonga Street, Memorial Park, Tallangatta, 3700 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.214262 Long: 147.176683 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1914 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2004 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2004 |
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Front Inscription
1914 2004
Australian Red Cross
Celebrating 90 years
In recognition of Tallangatta and District past and present members and supporters serving in peace and war.
Let there be peace in the world and let it begin with me
Source: MA1914 2004
Australian Red Cross
Celebrating 90 years
In recognition of Tallangatta and District past and present members and supporters serving in peace and war.
Let there be peace in the world and let it begin with me
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
