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The gate commemorates the centenary of Pine Creek School 1899 -1999. A weeping paperbark was also planted. The school opened on the 16th January 1899.
Public School, Pine Greek.
MRS. C. MCDONALD has been appointed Teacher of the Pine Creek Public School, which will be opened on Monday, the 16th inst.
CHS. DASHWOOD,
Government Resident.
Govt. Resident's Office,
Palmerston Jan. 11, 1899.
Northern Territory Times and Gazette (Darwin, NT), 20 January 1899.
Location
Address: | Millar Terrace , Pine Creek School, Pine Creek, 0847 |
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State: | NT |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -13.821656 Long: 131.835927 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Gate |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Education |
Actual Event Start Date: | 16-January- 1899 |
Actual Event End Date: | 16-January-1999 |
Artist: | Tiki Cootes |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 11th February, 1999 |
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Front Inscription
Source: ACPH , MAPINE CREEK SCHOOL CENTENARY
COMMEMORATIVE GATE
1899 - 1999
Unveiled by
LILY AH TOY
In the presence of
THE HON.PETER ADAMSON
Minister for Education
11 February 1999
Artist : Tiki Cootes
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