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20-January-2020 (John Huth)
Photographs supplied by Glen Yeomans / John Huth
The plaque was originally unveiled at the former Wards River Public School to commemorate the centenary of public education in 1972.
The school no longer operates and the property has been sold. The plaque was relocated to the park along with the school bell.
Location
| Address: | The Bucketts Way, Wards River Community Park, Wards River, 2422 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.22075 Long: 151.937467 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1872 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1972 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1972 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MACentenary 1872 - 1972
L. A. Punch, M.L.A. Member for Gloucester officially unveiled this plaque to commemorate 100 years of public education at Ward`s River.
The Hon. E. A. Willis, B.A., M.L.A. Minister for Education
J. D. Buggie, B.Sc (Agr), Director-General of Education
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
