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25-March-2021
25-March-2021

Photographs supplied by Stephen Warren

The time capsule and trees commemorate the International Youth Year (IYY) and 75 years of Guiding in Australia.

The year 1985 was proclaimed by the United Nations as the International Youth Year (IYY). It was held to focus attention on issues of concern to and relating to youth. The proclamation was signed on January 1, 1985, by United Nations Secretary Javier Pérez de Cuélla. 

Location

Address:Memorial Drive, Padthaway Memorial Hall, Padthaway, 5271
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.601996
Long: 140.493073
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 26th April, 1985
Front Inscription

         Padthaway 
Brownies, Guides & Scouts 
Time Capsule & Tree Planting
   To Commemorate 
IYY & 75 Years Of Guiding
        In Australia
        26. 4. 1985

To Be Raised ANZAC Day 2035 AD

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au