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Foundation of Warrnambool : 14-June-2011
Foundation of Warrnambool : 14-June-2011

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The monument commemorates the foundation of Warrnambool and was unveiled during the 150th anniversary in 1997. 

Location

Address:Merri Street, Cannon Hill, Warrnambool, 3280
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.387778
Long: 142.481613
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Actual Event Start Date:1847-02-17
Actual Event End Date:1847-02-17

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 17th February, 1997
Front Inscription

Warrnambool
150th

1847 - 1997

This stone commemorating the foundation of Warrnambool. Gazetted on 17 February 1847 was unveiled by His Excellency the Honourable Richard E. McGarvie, A.C., Governor of Victoria in the presence of His Worship the Mayor, Cr Gerald Stanley

17 February 1997

Source: MA
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