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18-May-2014
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The plaque commemorates the opening of the The Peoples Place Bicentennial Park which was a Bicentennial Project to commemorate Australia's bicentenary in 1988.
The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. The Australian Bicentennial Authority (ABA), pursuant to the Australian Bicentennial Authority Act 1980,was set up to plan, fund and coordinate projects that emphasized the nation's cultural heritage.
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The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. The Australian Bicentennial Authority (ABA), pursuant to the Australian Bicentennial Authority Act 1980,was set up to plan, fund and coordinate projects that emphasized the nation's cultural heritage.
Location
| Address: | Heatleys Parade, Rowes Bay, 4810 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -19.244151 Long: 146.795754 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 26-January-1788 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 26-January-1988 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 6th November, 1988 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque commemorates the opening of the Peoples Place Bicentennial Park by His Worship Ald. M. F. Reynolds A. M. Mayor of Townsville
Saturday 6th November 1988
The project has been erected by the people of Townsville for the people of Townsville and represents the origins of the people of this community
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