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The plaque was erected in memory of [Mustafa] Kemal Atatürk (1881 - 1938), the founder and first President of modern Turkey, and the naming of a channel in King George Sound, the "Atatürk Entrance".
Atatürk Entrance is a wide, deep water channel connecting King George Sound to Princess Royal Harbour, allowing large ships access to the port of Albany. In 1985 the channel was renamed in a reciprocal agreement with Turkey, who named the landing place of the ANZAC Troops, Anzac Cove.
The Mustafa Kemal Atatürk sculpture located 800 metres from the scenic lookout has been positioned to overlook the last section of the channel between Point King and Vancouver Peninsular.
Kemal Atatürk was commander of the 19th Division, the main reserve of the Turkish Fifth Army, at Gallipoli in 1915 which opposed the ANZAC landing in April. His superb grasp of strategy and ability to inspire his troops by his reckless bravery in action boosted Turkish morale and proved decisive in thwarting allied plans. The anti-Ottoman government bestowed the title of Ghazi (victorious) on Kemal as he had the vision to bring Turkey on par with twentieth–century western countries. Turkey became a republic in 1923 and Kemal became the first president.
During his 15-year rule, many sweeping changes were introduced to the political, legal and socioeconomic fields. He was an immortal hero to his people and an extraordinary leader and peacemaker. Kemal said in 1933, "I look to the world with an open heart full of pure feelings and friendship". In 1934, he accepted the title "Atatürk" (father of the Turks).
Location
| Address: | Marine Drive, Marine Drive Lookout, Albany, 6330 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | Foreign |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.028935 Long: 117.921353 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Foreigners |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 25th April, 1985 |
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In Memory Of
KEMAL ATATÜRK 1881 - 1938
Founder And First President Of Modern Turkey,
Against Whose Brave Forces
Australian And New Zealand Troops
Fought So Gallantly At Gallipoli.
The Entrance To Princess Royal Harbour,
From Which Many Of Those Australia Troops Sailed
Is Named
ATATÜRK ENTRANCE
ANZAC Day - April 25 1985
Plaque :
The Above Plaque Was Jointly Unveiled By
The Hon. Ken McIver, M.L.A. and Mr Sahir H. Armaoglu
Minister for Works Consul General
and Lands and Surveys of the Republic of Turkey
On April 25, 1985
