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The gate and pillars, erected by public subscription in 1962, commemorate the centenary of education in Nowra.
The original school building comprised two rooms and entrance on the north east corner, constructed in 1862 by Willet Burry at a cost of £364. The first of many alterations and additions were made in 1892.
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The original school building comprised two rooms and entrance on the north east corner, constructed in 1862 by Willet Burry at a cost of £364. The first of many alterations and additions were made in 1892.
Location
Address: | 80 Plunkett Street , Nowra Public School, Nowra, 2451 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.878413 Long: 150.600176 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Gate |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Education |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1862 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1962 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1962 |
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Left Side Inscription
NOWRA
PUBLIC
SCHOOL
NOWRA
PUBLIC
SCHOOL
Right Side Inscription
Source: MA1862
1962
Plaque:
1962
Erected By
Public Subscription
To Commemorate
The Centenary Of Education
In Nowra
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