Pr Russell Saunders, OAM, 2000 Olympic Torch, Tinonee, NSW
S 31° 56.264 E 152° 24.776
56J E 444511 N 6466314
When Australia hosted the 2000 Olympic games a local, respected Koori artist /sculptor was nominated to run with an Olympic torch through some of southern Taree, on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Available for viewing: 8am to 5pm, Mon to Fri.
Waymark Code: WMPV5A
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 10/22/2015
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In Australia, the Community Torchbearers programme allowed the Australian general public to nominate people who were notable for their achievements or worked for the common good. Through this programme, 6,000 torchbearers were selected from among a total of over 43,000 nominations. (
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This Olympic Torch, used on day 80 (Saturday, 26th August, 2000) for the transfer of the Olympic Flame, holds an obvious "pride of place" in Russell Saunders "Deep Water Shark Gallery" art gallery in 36 Peveril Street, Tinonee.
Phone: (02) 6553 1093
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