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The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service. Before the establishment of the order, Australian citizens received British honours.
Location
| Address: | Cockle Bay , adjacent Pyrmont Bridge, Darling Harbour, 2000 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.870143 Long: 151.200106 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 25th January, 1988 |
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Plaque :
BICENTENNIAL FLAGPOLE
The Bicentennial Flagpole is dedicated to the members
of the Order of Australia in recognition of their
achievements and services to Australia.
It was erected by the Darling Harbour Authority and
Westpac Banking Corporation with assistance from
the Order of Australia Association.
Commissioned by Sir James Foots , Chairman of the
Board, Westpac Banking Corporation, on 25th January 1988.
Plaque :
BICENTENNIAL FLAGPOLE
Technical Description
The Bicentennial Flagpole is a tubular steel flagpole of Australian
manufacture located on a pile foundation at the entrance to
Cockle Bay and has a height of 200 feet (61 metres),
a height symbolising the Sydney New South Wales and Australian
Bicentenary.
Height : 61 metres ( 200ft.) Base Diameter : 1155 metres
Weight : 18 tonnes Top Diameter : 0.245 metres
Material : 16mm, 250 grade Flag Dimensions : 18m x 9m
steel plate Halyard Operation Counterweight
R. W. Pentecost General Manager
Darling Harbour Authority
