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100th Anniversary of Local Government : 17-August-2011
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The plaque commemorates the 100th Anniversary of local government in Parkes.
Location
| Address: | Welcome & Clarinda Streets, Parkes Town Centre, Parkes, 2870 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.137631 Long: 148.1746 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Local |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1883 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1983 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st October, 1983 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque was unveiled by the Hon. R. J. L. Hawke, AC, Prime Minister on 1st October, 1983
Marks the site of a time capsule buried by Mr. J. E. Scoble, M.B.E. (Mayor of Parkes 1966-79) and Mr. K. J. Turner
(President of Goobang Shire 1965-80) on 3rd October, 1983
To commemorate the centenary of local government in Parkes
The capsule will be opened in 2033
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
