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	Rocky Creek War Memorial Park

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*Description*	A war memorial to the fallen of Atherton built on a World War II training camp.
*Location*	17° 10′ CD" S . 145° 27′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : ** km NNW of Atherton, QLD Prominent feature : Kennedy Highway
*What's there*


*General comments*
	This is a memorial to those of the Atherton area who fell in the service of their country on what was the site of 2/2 Australian General Hospital. There are shelters, picnic tables, tank water, a wood fired BBQ, shade and rubbish bins in the memorial area. There is a large free camping area adjacent that can a.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Easy access.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Lack of shade in the camping area and can get a bit b.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Atherton Shire Council Website
	A potted history of Rocky Creek


*History on the area*
	The Memorial Park is situated on the site of the 2/2 Australian General Hospital laundry and medical stores site at Rocky Creek adjoining the Kennedy Highway near Tolga on the Atherton Tableland. 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 d.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

History on the area

The Memorial Park is situated on the site of the 2/2 Australian General Hospital laundry and medical stores site at Rocky Creek adjoining the Kennedy Highway near Tolga on the Atherton Tableland. 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 d.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*How do I get there*
	From the main street of Atherton head N towards Mareeba on the Kennedy Highway. Approximat.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	Pete and Lyn Smit.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

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Document produced on 03-02-2010