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The plaque commemorates one of Australia’s greatest engineering feats which was celebrated in October 2001, when the first Trans-Australian railway journey was replicated as part of the Centenary of Federation celebrations.
From 22nd to 25th October a Centenary of Federation Indian Pacific train crosses the country, stopping along the way to visit significant historical and cultural sites.
Location
| Address: | Stirling Street, Port Augusta Railway station, Port Augusta, 5710 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.494422 Long: 137.767426 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Federal |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 22-October-2001 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 25-October-2001 |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 22nd October, 2001 |
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Tracks to Federation
East West Rail Commemoration
October 2001
Tracks to Federation Commemorates the
transcontinental line promised at
Federation to link east to west.
Celebrating the role that regional communities
have played in building and maintaining the
nation`s communications infrastructure.
Centenary of Federation
22. 10. 2001
