National WWII Coastwatchers Memorial and Gazebo

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National WWII Coastwatchers

Key information

Memorial Name:
National WWII Coastwatchers Memorial and Gazebo
Address:

53 Newstead Terrace
Newstead QLD 4006
Australia

Memorial Type:
Plaque
Conflicts:
  • Second World War, 1939–45
Dedication Date:
Memorial Designer:
Dr Betty Lee and Addison Memorials (Betty is related to Eric Feldt Coastwatcher)
Publicly accessible

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Stories

Story

The Last Coastwatcher Jim Burrows

The Coastwatching Organisation originated at the commencement of World War 11 in September 1939, when Australian Naval Commander Eric Feldt flew to Port Moresby.

Author: Peter Ashley Rasey

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Author: Peter Ashley Rasey