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The plaque recognises the universal value of the Willandra Lakes Region and its inscription of the World Heritage List.
Location
Address: | 3046 Turlee Leaghur Road, Mungo Visitor Centre, Lake Mungo, 2715 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.723115 Long: 143.026445 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
The Willandra Lakes Region
This region provides outstanding evidence of the antiquity of modern man, of the life and culture of early Aboriginal societies, and an unrivalled record of past environments and landscapes.
In recognition of its outstanding universal value, the Willandra Lakes Region was inscribed of the World Heritage List on 26 October 1981, under the UNESCO Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage.
This plaque was unveiled by the Premier of New South Wales, the Hon. Neville Wran, Q.C., M.P.
In the presence of the Chairman of the World Heritage Committee Professor Ralph Slatyer, A.O., F. A. A., F. R. S. on 9 September 1983
Australian Heritage Commission