Canons Du Ouen-Toro - Nouméa, New Caledonia
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waiiti20
S 22° 18.450 E 166° 27.274
58K E 649827 N 7532414
Located on the top of Ouen-Toro, where you'll get awesome 360° views of Nouméa.
Waymark Code: WMP6G0
Location: New Caledonia
Date Posted: 07/09/2015
Views: 12
During the Second World War, as part of Australia's contribution to the defence of New Caledonia, an Australian coastal artillery unit called 'Robin Force', commanded by Charles Harris Arnell Carty-Salmon, spent seven months on Ouen-Toro to instal and operate two 6" guns and to train the local personnel.
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Walk, drive, cycle
Website for Waymark: [Web Link]
Commemoration: Robin Force
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Access times: Not listed
Location of waymark: Not listed
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