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Introducing Cowra

Ever since August 1944, when 1000 Japanese prisoners broke out of a POW camp here (231 of them died, along with four Australians, in the ensuing melee), Cowra has aligned itself with Japan and the cause of world peace.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. Justin23 avatar
    RE: Japanese Gardens in Australia

    by Justin23 25 January 2011

    Yep another vote for Cowra. Best I've seen around the world so far.
  2. desiwombat avatar
    RE: Japanese Gardens in Australia

    by desiwombat 24 January 2011

    Thanks for all the replies. Looks my next holiday will have to take in a few. Cowra looks amazing. Thanks again.
  3. libbyh avatar
    RE: Japanese Gardens in Australia

    by libbyh 24 January 2011

    Cowra, Bathurst and Wellington all have Japanese Gardens. The Cowra Japanese Garden is very large and particularly beautiful - Cowra…

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