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Kookaburra Memorial Park (RESERVE), NSW Details
Description
A reserve in Bridge Street in the village of Tooraweenah between Dilly and Murray Streets.
Origin
On 16th January 1916 a group of 23 left Tooraweenah on a World War 1 recruiting march to Bathurst. This was known as the Kookaburra March. A Memorial to this march is erected in the reserve.
Kookaburra Memorial Park (RESERVE), NSW
title | Kookaburra Memorial Park (RESERVE) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 72666 |
placename | Kookaburra Memorial Park |
designation | RESERVE |
geographical name | |
previous names | Tooraweenah Recreation Ground |
lga | GILGANDRA |
description | A reserve in Bridge Street in the village of Tooraweenah between Dilly and Murray Streets. |
meaning | |
origin | On 16th January 1916 a group of 23 left Tooraweenah on a World War 1 recruiting march to Bathurst. This was known as the Kookaburra March. A Memorial to this march is erected in the reserve. |
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