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The memorial plaque commemorates the Federation of the Australian Colonies and was erected in memory of Raymond Patrick Farrell (1917-2002), the State Returning Officer for Armidale for 30 years.
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.
Location
| Address: | Rusden & Faulkner Streets, Armidale Folk Museum, Armidale, 2350 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.514791 Long: 151.666626 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Federal |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 01-January-1901 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 01-January-1901 |
Dedication
FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA MEMORIAL
A Majority Of New South Wales
Male Electors Voted `Yes` At The
Federation Referendum On 20 June 1899.
Voting In Armidale
Was Held In This Building.
The Result Was 430 `Yes` And 383 `No`.
Erected In Memory Of
Raymond Patrick Farrell
1917 - 2002
The State Returning Officer
For Armidale For 30 Years.
ARMIDALE DUMARESQ COUNCIL
