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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.
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Location
| Address: | Barney & Douglas Streets , MacDonald Park , Armidale, 2350 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.519394 Long: 151.671137 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| 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 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque:
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.
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