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Ludwig Leichhardt Print Page 
The plaque commemorates explorer Ludwig Leichhardt who passed in the vicinity of Comet during his first expedition 1844/1845. He named the Comet River after seeing Comet Wilmot (Y2).
Location
| Address: | Showgrounds Road, Opposite Comet State School, Comet, 4702 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -23.606177 Long: 148.544719 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 10-January-1845 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 10-January-1845 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 13th June, 1983 |
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ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OF QUEENSLAND
Explorer Ludwig Leichhardt Passed In The
Vicinity Of Comet On 10th January 1845 When
Exploring From Moreton Bay To North
Australia In 1844 / 45.
He Named The Comet River As He Saw A
Comet And Leichhardt Discovered Coal In
The Bowen Basin.
