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Bogan Shire is a Local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the Mitchell and Barrier highways and its only significant town is Nyngan. The Municipality of Nyngan was proclaimed on February 17, 1891 with Nyngan having a population of 1355, and in 1906 the Bogan Shire was incorporated. The Bogan Shire Council and the Nyngan Municipal Council amalgamated in 1972.
Location
| Address: | Nymagee Street (Mitchell Highway), next to Mid-State Shearing Shed Rest Area, Nyngan, 2825 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.562669 Long: 147.197687 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Local |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-December-1906 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 02-December-2006 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 2nd December, 2006 |
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BOGAN SHIRE CENTENARY
This plaque commemorates the Centenary of the Bogan Shire
3rd December 1906 - 2nd December 2006
Unveiled by John Hoare OAM Bogan Shire President (1981 - 1991)
2nd December 2006
A time capsule lies beneath to be opened on 2nd December 2056
R. L. Donald R. E. Campbell
Mayor General Manager
Original Council Members 1906 Current Council Members 2006
A. Scott - First President R. L. Donald Mayor
J. J. Smith J. E. Hempstead OAM Deputy Mayor
J. Robinson L. H. Dutton
J. H. Thomas J. E. Elias
J. Frey H. J. Griffiths
G Shaw (Clerk) I. M. Hamblin
D. J. Hughes
E. M. McLaughlin
E. L. Tolhurst
R. E. Campbell (General Manager)
