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The plaque commemorates the dedication of the Bi-Centenary Centre in October 1974. The celebrations in 1974 commemorated the discovery of Norfolk Island by Captain James Cook in 1774.
Location
Address: | Taylors Road, Bicentenary Centre, Norfolk Island, 2899 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.032629 Long: 167.949824 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
Actual Event Start Date: | 10-October-1774 |
Actual Event End Date: | 10-October-1974 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 12th October, 1974 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis Plaque Commemorates The Dedication
Of
THE BICENTENARY CENTRE
During The Bi-Centenary Celebrations Of
The Discovery Of Norfolk Island
On 10 October 1774 By
Captain James Cook, R. N., F.R.S.
Unveiled By
Mr W. M. Randall, O.B.E.,
Chairman of the Captain Cook
Bi-Centenary Celebration`s Committee
On
12 October 1974.
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