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10-June-2013
10-June-2013

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The Hills Weeping fig was dedicated in 1997 to commemorate the contribution of the men and women of the City of Rockdale during World War Two. The tree was planted as part of the Australia Remembers Program. 

"Australia Remembers, 1945-1995" was a program of activities organised by the Federal Government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two. 

Location

Address:Ramsgate Road & Chuter Avenue, Ramsgate, 2217
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.984832
Long: 151.143642
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
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Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 15th June, 1997
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Front Inscription

AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS
      1945 - 1995 

This Memorial Of Hills Weeping Fig (Ficus microcarpa var. Hilli)
Was Planted To Recognise The Contribution Made By The
Men And Women Of The City Of Rockdale During World War II

DEDICATED 15 JUNE 1997

Councillor Peter Bryant Mayor

LEST WE FORGET

 

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Source: MA
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