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The sculpture "Racing Forward" commemorates the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the colony and the state of Queensland.
On 6 June 1859, Queen Victoria signed Letters Patent to form the separate colony of what is now Queensland. Brisbane was appointed as the capital city. On 10 December 1859, a proclamation was read by British author George Bowen, whereby Queensland was formally separated from the state of New South Wales. As a result, Bowen became the first Governor of Queensland.
Location
| Address: | Main Street, Main Park, Kin Kin , 4571 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.263049 Long: 152.874871 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
| Actual Event Start Date: | |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1859 |
| Actual Event End Date: | |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2009 |
| Designer: | N. & D. Broadhead |
| Monument Manufacturer: | N. & D. Broadhead |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 30th May, 2009 |
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`Racing Forward`
commissioned by
Kin Kin Community Group
designed and made by
N & D Broadhead
in celebration of
Qld`s 150th birthday.
30 May 2009
