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27-August-2016
27-August-2016

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The sign commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the site which was used for American and Australian troops during World War Two. 

"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:Reserve Esplanade, Wellington Point, 4160
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.466313
Long: 153.240527
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sign
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:15-August-1945
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Actual Event End Date:15-August-1995
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

Australia Remembers      
1945 - 1995 

50th anniversary of the end of World War II

During 1939 - 1945 both American & Australian troops camped on the reserve. The larger houses on the headland above the reserve were commandeered for officer Quarters for the Americans.  Anti-aircraft guns and searchlights were also positioned in this area.

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au