Peace Bell
The Australian World Peace Bell was awarded to Cowra for its
contribution to the aims of world peace and international
understanding. His Excellency Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair,
Governor of NSW, officially dedicated it on September 15, 1992.
Normally the bell would be sited in the national capital.
The original World Peace Bell, cast from medals and coins
donated by the member nations of the time, is housed in the
forecourt of the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Other
countries have contributed towards casting Peace Beils that are
situated in countries in Europe, Asia, South America and Japan.
The Bell weighs 477kgs, is 1060mm hiqh and has a diameter of
600mm.
The World Peace Bell Association is a non-political,
non-sectarian Organisation formed to promote peace throughout
the world.
The Australian Chapter of the World Peace Bell Association,
based in Cowra, was formed in December 1989 to oversee the
Installation of the Bell. It now promotes World Peace Day,
usually held in the third Tuesday in September, and supports
many civic functions held throughout the year in Cowra.
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