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28-October-2016
28-October-2016

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The monument commemorates the first settlement of the area. 

Known as "The Crossing " it pays tribute to Henry Dennis and other pioneers, teamsters and settlers. It was here that a camp was established on what would eventually become the township of Dalby by Henry Dennis, who was seeking out land on behalf of his wealthy employer Charles Coxen.

Location

Address:Edward & Myall Streets, Dalby, 4405
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.189535
Long: 151.262242
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement

Dedication

Front Inscription

The Crossing

So named by early travellers because near here was the crossing place at Myall Creek - It then being the only track available to travellers to and from the pastoral holdings lying to the westward.

The first known white man to pass this way was Henry Dennis,  He camped about this spot in 1841.

After that time the crossing became a well known rendezvous for squatters, stockmen, shearers, fencers, teamsters and other grand old pioneers of those days.

This plaque was cast and presented by White & Hagan Industries Pty Ltd
Loudoun Road  Dalby

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