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The tree commemorates the convict women and their children who were transported to Van Diemen`s Land (Tasmania). The tree was planted by Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC , Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, on her visit to the site in 2009.
Location
Address: | Degraves Street, Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, South Hobart, 7004 |
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State: | TAS |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.893845 Long: 147.299121 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Tree |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 3rd February, 2009 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis tree was planted by Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
On the occasion of her visit to the Female Factory Historic Site and Memorial Garden on 3 February 2009 as a tribute to the convict women and their children transported to Van Diemen`s Land
Peter Rae AO Chairman
Female Factory Historic Site Ltd
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