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28-November-2015
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The plaque commemorates the centenary of the Tenterfield Pastoral and Agricultural Society.
The Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Society held its first meeting at the Commercial Hotel on November 11, 1876 and the first Show was held on April 5th and 6th, 1877 in the old School of Arts building and adjoining grounds.
Location
Address: | Manners Street, William Reid Pavilion, Tenterfield Showground , Tenterfield, 2372 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.055278 Long: 152.015278 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1877 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1977 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1977 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA1877 1977
This plaque was erected to commemorate the centenary of the Tenterfield Pastoral & Agricultural Society.
It was unveiled on 13th Feb. 1977 by Mr. P. A. Irby, a descendant of Edward Irby, the first President.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au