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The monument commemorates the exploration journey of Allan Cunningham and his party through the Lockyer Valley in 1829.
Location
| Address: | Warrego Highway, Rest Area, Helidon Heritage Trail, Helidon, 4344 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.55665 Long: 152.13651 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 28-June-1829 |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
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
CR. STANLEY GEORGE RUTHENBERG
Chairman,
Gatton Shire Council
18th July, 1982.
Cunningham & His Party Camped On Lockyer
Creek South Of This Site On 28th June, 1829.
He Was At This Stage Returning From His
Exploration Of The Headwaters Of Lockyer
Creek.
