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100 Years of the Australian Red CrossPrint Page 
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: | The Soldiers Road, Davidson Park, Bowen, 4805 |
|---|---|
| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -20.000755 Long: 148.242729 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1914 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2014 |
Dedication
The Australian
power of Red Cross
humanity
celebrating
100 YEARS
in
BOWEN
1914 - 2014
