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26-September-2017
26-September-2017

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The monument was erected to commemorate the centenary of local government in Armidale. It is erected at the site of the 1839 camp of George James Macdonald, the first Commissioner of Crown Lands. The settlement later became Armidale. 

Location

Address:Barney & Douglas Streets , MacDonald Park , Armidale, 2350
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -30.519394
Long: 151.671137
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:17-November-1863
Actual Event End Date:17-November-1963

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1963
Front Inscription

Plaque:

THIS MEMORIAL
Was Provided By
The Lions Club Of Armidale
To Mark The Centenary Of
Continuous Local Government In Armidale
From 17th. November 1863

Plaque:

At This Place 
George James Macdonald
The First Commissioner For Crown Lands
For The District Of New England
Pitched His Camp In September 1839.
The Settlement That
Subsequently Became This City
Received The Name Of Armidale
After The Name Of The Castle Of 
Lord Macdonald In The Isle Of Skye 
This Plaque Was Unveiled On 16th November 1963
By His Excellency The Governor Of New South Wales 
Lieutenant General Sir Eric Woodward 
K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O.



 

Source: MA
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