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05-May-2016
05-May-2016
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The plaque commemorates the placing of a time capsule in November 1988.

 

Location

Address:Lagoon & Middle Beach Roads, Lord Howe Island Museum, Lord Howe Island, 2898
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.527891
Long: 159.066595
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 10th November, 1988
Front Inscription

The Lord Howe Island Historical Society

This plaque commemorates the placing of a time capsule hereunder by His Excellency Sir Ninian Stephens, A.K., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., K.B.E. Governor General of Australia, on 10th November 1988 in the presence of the senior citizens and  schoolchildren of Lord Howe Island.

The time capsule, containing a record of life and events during Lord Howe Island`s 200th year since discovery will remain 
sealed until the year 2088.

 

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