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The time capsule commemorates the centenary of the Federation of the Australian colonies in January 1901.
The Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self governing colonies of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia formed one nation. When the Constitution of Australia came into force, on 1 January 1901, the colonies collectively became states of the Commonwealth of Australia. They kept the systems of government that they had developed as separate colonies but also would have a federal government that was responsible for matters concerning the whole nation.
Location
| Address: | Sir Henry Parkes Avenue, Corridor of Oaks, Park, Faulconbridge, 2776 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.695019 Long: 150.538518 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Time Capsule |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Federal |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 01-January-1901 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 01-January-2001 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st December, 2001 |
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Plaque:
This Time Capsule was
buried by
Blue Mountains City Council
and the
Faulconbridge Residents Association
on
Saturday, 1 December 2001
The contents commemorate our
Centenary of Federation Year - 2001
and the important historic events surrounding it as
enjoyed by the residents of the City of Blue Mountains
the city within a World Heritage National Park.
It is to be opened on 1 December 2101
We hope you find the contents in excellent condition
