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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 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.897384 Long: 151.178766 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Tree |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-June-2004 |
Actual Event End Date: | 04-June-2004 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAMarrickville 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."
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