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The monument commemorates migrants who passed through the Greta Migrant Camp between 1949 and 1961.
Almost 170,000 displaced people fled Europe after World War Two to find a new life in Australia, and the camp operated for 11 years and was the second biggest migrant camp in Australia.
Location
| Address: | New England Highway , Greta, 2334 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.677991 Long: 151.389403 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Link: | http://www.acph.nicheit.com.au |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 6th November, 1994 |
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Plaque :
These plaques were unveiled by Senator Nick Bolkus Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs
6th November, 1994.
Plaque :
Cessnock City Council
“In recognition of all the nationalities who lived and worked in the Greta Migrant Camp between 1949 - 1961.
Their contribution to and enrichment of Australian life is remembered with pride and appreciation”
Cr M. C. Callaghan 6th November,1994 C. L. Cowan
Mayor General Manager
Plaque :
Australia
1788 - 1988
A tribute in the Bicentennial year of 1988 to people of many lands that made their beginnings in Australia at Greta Camp
and settled in the City of Maitland
Maitland City Council Maitland Bicentennial. Community Committee.
Ald Peter Blackmore Ian Wilson
Mayor Chairman
