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The sculpture commemorates 80 years of Legacy service to Western Australia and is a tribute to the families of those who served in the defence of the nation.
Legacy is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering financially and socially after the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service.
Location
Address: | High & Swanbourne Streets, Monument Hill Memorial Reserve, Fremantle, 6160 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.052368 Long: 115.757136 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1929 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 2009 |
Artist: | Louis Laumen (Yarraville, VIC) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 25th October, 2009 |
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This memorial is a tribute to the families of those who served in the defence of this nation. It honours the people of Legacy who kept a promise to look after those left behind and is in appreciation of the Australian community who support Legacy in its work.
Unveiled by
His Excellency, Mr Kenneth Michael A.C.Governor of Western Australia - a former Legacy Ward, in acknowledgement of Legacy`s 80th year of service to the State.
25 October 2009