Local Government
Rockingham
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
The Esplanade Rockingham
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Catalpa Park
Construction Date
Constructed from 1980
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 24 Apr 2018 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Oct 1995 | Category B |
Category B |
|
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
• The place signifies the memorial on Garden Island which has aesthetic value as a symmetrically designed stone memorial located within a raised grassed plinth, in an elevated landscaped setting.
• The place has historic value for its association with the Z Force Reconnaissance Division who trained on Garden Island and made a significant contribution to the war effort during World War II.
• The place has social value for the former members of Z Force and their families as the memorial recognises the contribution of this organisation.
Physical Description
Timber bench constructed from reclaimed timbers and old bits of machinery. Adjacent to the benches is a memorial featuring a stylised propeller structure.
History
The Z-Force Memorial was erected on Garden Island as a memorial to the members of the Services Reconnaissance Department, also known as ‘Z- Force’ who died while on missions during World War II. This unit, which was formed in 1942, trained on Garden Island during WWII.
Z Force was the unofficial and popular name for Z Special Unit. It was one of Australia`s independent forces that operated behind enemy lines in the South-West Pacific during World War Two. Although it consisted of mainly Australian and British personnel, it also contained operatives from the various allied forces including China and resistance fighters from the Japanese conquered South Asian region.
The Z Specials’ achievements on more than 80 operations into enemy-occupied territories in the Pacific and Southeast Asia theatres were classified for decades. This secret element of the Australian forces relied largely on the wits and initiative of individual soldiers from diverse backgrounds who often had little knowledge of the areas in which they were sent to operate.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landgate Land Information and aerial photographs | |||
| City of Rockingham Municipal Heritage Investory | September 2012 |
Other Keywords
Reserve - R22779, Parcel 35732, PIN355563
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Other | METAL | Other Metal |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
23 Dec 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 May 2021Disclaimer
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