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Geelong Centenary : 28-August-2011
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The plaque commemorates the centenary of the proclamation of Geelong as a town. The Governor, Sir Richard Bourke declared Geelong a town on October 26, 1938.
As honorary general , secretary to the Geelong Centenary celebrations committee, Mr. A. L. Walter nas been advised that the Premier has accepted an Invitation to attend the official celebration of the centenary of Geelong on Wednesday, October 26. The Governor previously intimated that if he is in Victoria at the time he too will attend.
The Age (Melbourne), 17 February 1938.
Location
| Address: | Gheringhap Street, City Hall, Geelong, 3220 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.147244 Long: 144.357642 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Local |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 26-October-1838 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 26-October-1938 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 26th October, 1938 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,VMR,RHSVThis tablet commemorates the first centenary of Geelong 26th October 1838 - 1938.
Members of City Council 1938
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