120th Anniversary of Gin GinPrint Page

09-October-2014

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The monument commemorates the 120th anniversary of the foundation of the town of Gin Gin and the erection of the first building in 1873.

Location

Address:	Bruce Highway, Gin Gin Rest Area, Gin Gin, 4671
State:	QLD
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -24.974075 Long: 151.946358 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Sunday 17th October, 1993

Front Inscription

This memorial marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of the town of Albany now Gin Gin

The first building was erected at Black Gully approximately 400 metres south east of this cairn

This was the manned Gin Gin Electric Telegraph Office opened in 1873

This building at later dates became Gin Gin`s first Post Office first Council Chamber and first School

In its 120th year this historical building is a private residence at Phillipi Town, Gin Gin

Dedicated on October 17, 1993

Erected by Kolan Shire Council

Researched by Gin Gin and District Historical Society Inc.

Source: MA

Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au