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The reflective garden area commemorates the work of volunteers in the Port Pirie region and was unveiled during the International Year of Volunteers in 2001.
International Year of Volunteers was designated for 2001 by the United Nations General Assembly. The initiative aimed at increased recognition, facilitation, networking and promotion of volunteering, to highlight the achievements of the millions of volunteers worldwide who devote their time to serving others, and to encourage more people globally to engage in volunteering.
Location
| Address: | Gertrude Street, Memorial Park, Port Pirie, 5540 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.179311 Long: 138.007445 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Garden |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 5th December, 2001 |
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2001
"An International Year of the Volunteer Project"
Port Pirie Regional Council And The Community
Dedicate This Reflective Area
To The Volunteers Of Our Region
Officially Opened By
His Worship the Mayor Ken Madigan
Dedicated by Rev. Stephen Ardill
6th December 2001
