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The well was erected by the Manly Warringah Ambulance Committee Women's Auxiliary to commemorate the coronation of King George VI.  King George VI's coronation took place on the 12th May 1937. It no longer functions as a wishing well.

Location

Address:The Strand, Beach Front reserve, Dee Why, 2099
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.753897
Long: 151.296663
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Imperial
Actual Event Start Date:12-May-1937
Actual Event End Date:12-May-1937

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 1st May, 1937
Front Inscription

"This well was erected by the Committee of the Manly Warringah District Ambulance due to the financial efforts of the Manly Women`s Ambulance Auxiliary and is a replica of the famous well at Milan. Spin a coin and wish well".

Commemorates the coronation of King George VI.

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