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26-August-2014
26-August-2014

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The monument commemorates the exploration journey of Allan Cunningham and his party through the Lockyer Valley in 1829.

Location

Address:Warrego Highway, Rest Area, Helidon Heritage Trail, Helidon, 4344
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.55665
Long: 152.13651
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:28-June-1829
Link:http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 18th July, 1982
Front Inscription

This Plaque Commemorates The Journey Of 
      ALLAN CUNNINGHAM
Through The Lockyer Valley In 1829.
           Unveiled By 
CR. STANLEY GEORGE RUTHENBERG
            Chairman, 
   Gatton Shire Council
     18th July, 1982.

Cunningham & His Party Camped On Lockyer 
Creek South Of This Site On 28th June, 1829.
He Was At This Stage Returning From His
Exploration Of The Headwaters Of Lockyer 
Creek.

Source: MA,ADB
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
Exploration
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