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Allan Cunningham
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The plaque commemorates explorer Allan Cunningham and his expedition in their journey from Ipswich in 1829.
Location
| Address: | Ipswich Street, Community Hall, Grandchester, 4340 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.661667 Long: 152.462222 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 18-June-1829 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 18-June-1829 |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th July, 1982 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,ADBThis Plaque Commemorates
The Journey Of Allan Cunningham
Who Set Forth From Ipswich In 1829
And Discovered The Lockyer Valley.
Unveiled by
CR. N.W. RUSSELL
Chairman Moreton Shire Council
18th JULY, 1982.
On their journey from Ipswich, Cunningham and his party camped overnight on the 18th June 1829 after following Western Creek from Ipswich and later crossing the range to Laidley Creek where he proceeded to the Lockyer Valley.
Presented By
D.A.Jolly
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
