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130th Anniversary of the Launceston Volunteer ArtilleryPrint Page 
12-December-2014
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The plaque commemorates the 130th anniversary of the Launceston Volunteer Artillery.
In December 1859, a volunteer unit, known as the Hobart Town Artillery Company, was raised under the command of Captain A. F. Smith, formerly of the 99th. (Wiltshire) Regiment. In June 6th.1860, a meeting was held at the Launceston Hotel on a Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock to discuss the formation of a group that was to be called the Launceston Citizen’s Volunteer Rifle Corps.
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In December 1859, a volunteer unit, known as the Hobart Town Artillery Company, was raised under the command of Captain A. F. Smith, formerly of the 99th. (Wiltshire) Regiment. In June 6th.1860, a meeting was held at the Launceston Hotel on a Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock to discuss the formation of a group that was to be called the Launceston Citizen’s Volunteer Rifle Corps.
Location
| Address: | 36 Button Street, Launceston Church Grammar School Chapel, Mowbray, 7248 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.408897 Long: 147.12921 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 06-June-1860 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 06-June-1990 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | June-1990 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThese Smooth-Bore 12 Pdr Brass Howitzer Guns
Were Once Used For The Defence Of Launceston
Circa 1870
And Were Donated To The School By
LT COL GEORGE E. HARRAP
(Member of British Empire Volunteer Decoration)
An Old Boy, Former Chairman
And Member Of The Board Of Management,
Launceston Church Grammar School
This Plaque Was Installed
By The Artillery Historical Trust Of Tasmania
To Commemorate The 130th Anniversary
Of The Launceston Volunteer Artillery
June 1990
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
