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15-August-2016
Photographs supplied by Erich Nussbaumer
The monument commemorates the centenary of local government in Northampton from 1871 to 1971.
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Location
| Address: | North West Coastal Highway, Northampton Shire Council offices, Northampton, 6535 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.351704 Long: 114.630242 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Local |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 24-January-1871 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 24-January-1971 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 7th April, 1971 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAShire of Northampton
1871 - 1971
To commemorate the centenary of local government in Northampton.
This Shire was originally named Mines Road Board on 24th January 1871, - One of the first local authorities in Western Australia.
Samples of lead and copper from mines in the District first discovered in 1848 at the Murchison River.
This memorial officially opened by Ern. E. Teakle, J.P. President.
7. 4. 1971.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
