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Laying of the Foundation Stone - Royal Exhibition BuildingPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the laying of the foundation stone of the Exhibition Building in 1879. The plaque was unveiled on the centenary anniversary.
Laying of Foundation Stone 1879Location
| Address: | Nicholson Street, Exhibition Building, Carlton, 3053 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.80485 Long: 144.972519 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 19th February, 1979 |
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To commemorate the laying of the foundation stone of this building on February 19th 1879 this plaque was unveiled by His Excellency the Honourable Sir Henry Winneke, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., O.B.E., K.St.J., Q.C., Governor of the State of Victoria on February 19th 1979 in the presence of the Premier the Honourable R. J. Hamer, E.D., M.P. Members of the Ministry the Legislative Council the Legislative Assembly the Exhibition Trustees and the citizens of Victoria.
Exhibition Trustees
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