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A monument commemorates the explorer Allan Cunningham and his expedition through the Lockyer Valley in 1829.
On their journey westward Cunningham and his party camped overnight on the Lockyer Creek west of this site on 22nd June, 1829. On their return journey they camped one mile east of Gatton on 29th June, 1829.
Location
Address: | Lake Apex Drive, Lake Apex Park, Gatton, 4343 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.57 Long: 152.270833 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th July, 1982 |
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This plaque commemorates the journey of
ALLAN CUNNINGHAM
through the Lockyer Valley in 1829
Unveiled by
The Hon. D. T. McVeigh M.P.
Federal Minister for Housing & Construction
& Member For Darling Downs
15th July 1982
On their journey westwards Cunningham & his party camped overnight on Lockyer Creek 1½ miles west of this site on 22nd June 1829. On their return journey they camped 1 Mile east of Gatton on 29 June 1829.