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150th Anniversary of Petrie`s ExpeditionPrint Page 
Location
| Address: | Bazaar & Sussex Streets, Queens Park, Maryborough, 4650 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -25.536907 Long: 152.705582 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 11-May-1842 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 11-May-1992 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 4th May, 1992 |
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They came to explore
In May 1842 a small craft brought the first Europeans in the Aborigine`s Moonooboola River.
On board were Andrew Petrie, Henry Stuart-Russell, Messrs Joliffe and Wrottesley, convicts Clark and Russell, convict escapee Bracefell, three unidentified convicts and two Brisbane River Aborigines.
On the 11th of May, the party camped near this spot.
Andrew Petrie`s Expedition marked the beginning of settlement of the Wide Bay and the birth of Maryborough.
Erected in tribute on the 150th anniversary of Petrie`s Expedition passing this way.
04 - 05 - 1992
