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Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchDocument - Bundle of photocopied papers relating to the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park, Riverine Herald, [unknown], 'Mary's adventures continue', [Photocopied photos], 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park Plaque Summary (Sorted by Unit Number), 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park : VP Day "Military Muster"' & [photocopy of photograph], unknown
... Bundle of photocopied papers relating to the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park...[unknown], 'Mary's adventures continue', [Photocopied photos], 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park Plaque Summary (Sorted by Unit Number), 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park : VP Day "Military Muster"' & [photocopy of photograph]...Photocopied bundle of papers relating to Kathleen Mary Gibson (neé Everard) and plaques at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park (near Atherton in northern Queensland). ......The Rocky Creek War Memorial Park Committee (John Hardy)...Photocopied bundle of papers relating to Kathleen Mary Gibson (neé Everard) and plaques at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park (near Atherton in northern Queensland). ...Photocopied bundle of papers relating to Kathleen Mary Gibson (neé Everard) and plaques at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park (near Atherton in northern Queensland). First page is some sort of correspondence or speech by Mary Gibson outlining her process of having a plaque for the 2/2 Australian General Hospital added to those at Rocky Creek, that Veteran's Affairs paid for it and that she attended the unveiling of other plaques at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park. Second page is a photocopy of article 'Mary's adventures continue' from p9 of the Riverine Herald on 23 August 2002 with a photo of Mary in uniform looking at a plaque mounted on a rock. The article is about her 'quest to dedicate a plaque to the 2/2 Australian General Hospital' where it was located during WWII. Third page is a black and white photocopy of a panoramic photo showing the arches near a carpark that indicate the 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park : Their service our heritage'. Fourth page is a black and white photocopy of a panoramic photo showing some people in military uniforms and many others in loose lines in the mid ground and large gum trees in the background. The photo is annotated with handwriting and an arrow 'NASHOS / wore BLUE / SHIRTS'. Fifth page is a photocopied page showing a table titled 'Rocky Creek War Memorial Park Plaque Summary (Sorted by Unit Number)'. It includes the Unit, date of unveiling and other basic information. Sixth page is a photocopy of the Program of Events that took place on Sunday 11 August 2002 at the Rocky Creek War Memorial Park VP Day "Military Muster" including the unveiling of the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital plaque by Mary Gibson. Seventh and final page is a light photocopy of a panoramic photograph showing rocks with plaques on them amongst large gum trees.Small bundle of photocopied papers variously writing, tables, photos & program of events. All are photocopied on to white paper and all ink is black.'NASHOS / wore BLUE / SHIRTS' [with an arrow, fourth page, blue ink]wwii, ww2, world war two, kathleen mary gibson (neé everard), 2/2 australian general hospital, memorial -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchPhotograph - 6x4 coloured photograph
... Rocky Creek Memorial Park...It is located in the Rocky Creek Memorial Park in Tolga (Far North Queensland). ...'Rocky Creek Memorial / Park - Tolga FNQ' [Handwritten in pencil on the back of the photograph]...It is located in the Rocky Creek Memorial Park in Tolga (Far North Queensland). ...War memorial for units that served in World War II. It is located in the Rocky Creek Memorial Park in Tolga (Far North Queensland). 'Memorial information: Dedicated 15th August 1995. The Memorial Park is a unique design of individual plaques, set amongst the trees and located along the lines of the original locations of units stations at the Rocky Creek Medical and other facilities during the Second World War. Built on the old camp site of the Convalescent Depot of the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital, where thousands received treatment in 1942-1945. Atherton Shire Council supplies plaques and a local businessman supplies boulders. In 1997 there were 3 plaques and by August 2000 there were 36. The numbers will have increased since these figures. The park has been chosen as the appropriate location due to the cultural, spiritual, historical and sentimental value to the local community. Several Army Divisions camped on the Atherton Tablelands during 1942-45. Approximately 60,000 Australian soldiers were treated for war related conditions at these hospitals, by a caring and efficient staff of approximately 2,000. Many were rehabilitated at the adjoining 2/1 Convalescence Depot. The complex was recognised as the largest military hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.' [Taken from the ANZAC Square website]Coloured photograph of a large memorial plaque set on stone for units that served in World War II, trees behind in the distance. A floral wreath has been placed at its base.'Rocky Creek Memorial / Park - Tolga FNQ' [Handwritten in pencil on the back of the photograph]rocky creek memorial park, war memorials, world war 1939-1945, ww2, wwii -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchDocument - Memorial Service booklet and newspaper clipping, Lea Blakesley, 'Memorial Service for the 57th Anniversary of VP Day (Victory in the Pacific)', 'Rocky Creek Tribute', 20020811
... Booklet for the Memorial Service for the 57th Anniversary of VP Day (Victory in the Pacific) and Unveiling of Memorial Plaques at Rocky Creek War Memorial Park, held Sunday, 11 August 2002 at 2pm. ...Booklet for the Memorial Service for the 57th Anniversary of VP Day (Victory in the Pacific) and Unveiling of Memorial Plaques at Rocky Creek War Memorial Park, held Sunday, 11 August 2002 at 2pm. ...Booklet for the Memorial Service for the 57th Anniversary of VP Day (Victory in the Pacific) and Unveiling of Memorial Plaques at Rocky Creek War Memorial Park, held Sunday, 11 August 2002 at 2pm. Newspaper clipping speaks about the memorial, mentioning that the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital (AGH) was based at Rocky Creek from 1943 - 1945. Mary Gibson unveiled the 2/2nd AGH plaque. [Marie Elizabeth Christoe]Folded A5 booklet printed on white paper, consisting of pictures and text. Text outlines the order of ceremony. Newspaper clipping consists of a title, caption, four columns of text and a colour photo. The photo shows an elderly woman in nurse's uniform next to a stone with a plaque. army nurse, 2/2 australian general hospital, world war two, world war 2, ww2, wwii, nfx117292
