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Shield Champions Grove History Plaque
Photographs supplied by Diane Watson
The 12 Foxtail Palms honour the achievements of the 12 cricket players in Queensland`s first Sheffield Shield win in 1995 after trying for 69 years.
Location
| Address: | Bogan Street, Queensland Cricket Headquarters, Albion, 4010 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.4358 Long: 153.045825 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Trees |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 8th October, 1997 |
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Front Inscription
SHIELD CHAMPIONS' GROVE
This grove of Foxtail Palm was planted to honour the achievement of the 12 players in Queensland's first Sheffield Shield championship team.
The Foxtail Palm is native to Queensland and was chosen as a lasting tribute to the team's historic victory
Source: MASHIELD CHAMPIONS' GROVE
This grove of Foxtail Palm was planted to honour the achievement of the 12 players in Queensland's first Sheffield Shield championship team.
The Foxtail Palm is native to Queensland and was chosen as a lasting tribute to the team's historic victory
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
