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The plaque commemorates the incorporation of the Town of Melbourne
Location
Address: | Swanston Street, Melbourne Town Hall, Lord Mayor`s office, Melbourne, 3000 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.815105 Long: 144.966566 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Government |
Sub-Theme: | Local |
Actual Event Start Date: | 12-August-1842 |
Actual Event End Date: | 12-August-1842 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 12th August, 1942 |
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Front Inscription
Source: RHSV1842 - 1942.
This panel was erected to commemorate the Centenary of the incorporation of the inhabitants of the Town of Melbourne by Act of the Legislative Council of New South Wales passed on the twelfth day of August 1842.
12th August 1942.
Frank Beaurepaire, Lord Mayor;
H. L. Wootton, Town Clerk.
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