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An olive tree commemorates the passing of the 2004 Athens Olympic Torch Relay through the Marrickville Council area in June 2004.


 

Location

Address:Australia Street, Newtown, 2042
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.897384
Long: 151.178766
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Sport
Actual Event Start Date:04-June-2004
Actual Event End Date:04-June-2004

Dedication

Front Inscription

Marrickville Council 

2004 Athens Olympic Torch Relay

4 June 2004

This Olive tree was planted by His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Morris Hanna to commemorate the 2004 Athens Olympic Torch passing through the Marrickville Council area.

The Olive Tree, an international symbol of peace, was donated by the Hellenic Tribute Committee.

"Pass the flame, unite the world."

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