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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) was set up to plan, fund and coordinate projects that emphasized the nation's cultural heritage. State Councils were also created to ensure cooperation between the federal and state governments.
Location
| Address: | Norton Street, Pioneers Memorial Park , Leichhardt, 2040 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.878671 Long: 151.157443 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 26-January-1788 |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1788 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 26-January-1988 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1988 |
| Designer: | John Hamilton Doyle |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 23rd September, 1989 |
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Leichhardt Municipal Council
Bicentennial Rotunda
Pioneers Memorial Park
Australia
1788 - 1988
This rotunda was built as a project of the Bicentennial Community Committee and part funded by the New South Wales Bicentennial Council was officially opened by the Mayoress Mrs Susan Spedding J. P. on 23rd September 1989
Ald D. Spedding A. W. Woodward
Mayor Town Clerk
Plaque :
Leichhardt Municipal Council
Bicentennial Rotunda
Pioneers Memorial Park
Architect : John Hamilton Doyle
The Council gratefully acknowledges the following donor companies and individuals
J. W. Broomhead Group
Desane Group
DeMartin & Gasparini Pty. Ltd.
F. & F. Formwork Pty. Ltd.
Alan L. Wright & Associates
Bruce Mackenzie & Associates
John Higgins
Frank Ehlert
Ald D. Spedding J.P. M. Alagich
Mayor Municipal Engineer
