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A monument commemorates the centenary of Rugby League and the historical significance of OKI Jubilee Oval.

This venue, formerly known as Kogarah Jubilee Oval, was the home ground of the St. George District Rugby league Footbal Club (DRLFC) from 1950 to 1985 and 1989 to 1998.

St George remained undefeated here in 56 matches between 1954 and 1966. St George Illawarra played occasional home games here from 1999.

Location

Address:Princes Highway, WIN Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, 2217
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.971361
Long: 151.128389
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Sport
Approx. Event Start Date:1908
Approx. Event End Date:2008

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 10th May, 2008
Front Inscription

         1908 - 2008
Centenary of Rugby League

This Site is recognised as being of great significance
in the history of Australian Rugby League

St George Dragons

This venue, formerly known as Kogarah Jubilee Oval, was
the home ground of the St George DRLFC (1950 - 85 and
1989 - 98).  St George remained undefeated here in 56 matches
between 1954 and 1966. St George Illawarra played occasional
home games 
here from 1999.

Saluting The Past - Celebrating The Present - Inspiring The Future

IN COMMEMORATION
     BY THE
AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE
   10th May 2008

 

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au