www.monumentaustralia.org.au

75th Anniversary of Opening of Municipal Electric Light & PowerPrint Page Print this page

23-June-2023
23-June-2023
Photographs supplied by John Huth

The plaque commemorates the 75th anniversary of the opening of Municipal electric light and power in Quirindi from 1920 to 1995.

Location

Address:Station Street, Liverpool Shire Council Offices, Quirindi, 2343
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.503862
Long: 150.680462
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
View Google Map

Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community
Actual Event Start Date:21-August-1920
Actual Event End Date:21-August-1995

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 21st August, 1994
Front Inscription

This plaque commemorates the 75th anniversary of the opening of Municipal electric light and power in Quirindi

This took place on 21st August, 1920, following a ratepayers referendum on 5th September, 1919, to end a great public debate to have electricity

Eredcted by PCCC Electricity on 21st August, 1995

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