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The Australian World Peace Bell was awarded to Cowra in 1992 in recognition of its long standing contribution to world peace and international understanding.
Capital cities usually reserve the right to erect the World Peace Bell, however Cowra`s commitment to the World Peace Bell`s objectives has meant Cowra was awarded the honour. The Bell is made of coins provided by 103 member countries of the United Nations, which were melted down and cast into the bell which is a replica of a bell in the United Nations.
Location
| Address: | Darling Street, Civic Square, Cowra, 2794 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.834773 Long: 148.693621 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 15th September, 1992 |
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World Peace Bell
The Bell Is A Replica Of The Original
World Peace Bell Which Is Located In
The Inner Court Of The United Nations
Headquarters In New York.
Like The Original, This Bell Is Cast From
Melted Down Coins And Medals Of Member
Countries Of The United Nations In The Hope
That World Peace Will Be Realised.
Cowra Was Chosen By The Australian Government
As The Site For The Australian World Peace Bell
In Recognition Of Its Unique Contribution
To International Understanding, Promotion Of
Peace And As A Centre Of World Friendship.
The Bell Is A Gift From The World Peace Bell Assoc. Japan.
Weight 477 kilos. Height 1.06m. Diameter 60cm.
Australian Chapter
Of The World Peace Bell
Dedicated To World Peace
In The Presence Of
His Excellency Rear Admiral
Peter Sinclair
AC AO Governor Of N.S.W.
On World Peace
Day 15 September 1992.
Plaque:
New South Wales Centenary of ANZAC
2014 2018
On 4th August 2014 representative of eighteen
nations rang Australia`s World Peace Bell in solemn
commemoration of the outbreak of the
First World War one hundred years ago
"They sacrificed themselves in the belief that the
cause they upheld was the cause of peace."
