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Plaque Inscription: 10-January-2016
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The time capsule was buried as part of the redevelopment of Bushman`s Hill to commemorate the bicentenary of Australia in 1988. The time capsule is to be opened in 2088.
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. State Councils were also created to ensure cooperation between the federal and state governments.
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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. State Councils were also created to ensure cooperation between the federal and state governments.
Location
| Address: | Newell Highway , Bushman`s Hill Reserve (opposite Kelly Reserve), Parkes, 2870 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.125258 Long: 148.175899 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1788 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1988 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 9th October, 1988 |
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Front Inscription
(Plaque)
Australia
1788-1988
Bushmans Hill
Bicentennial Time Capsule
This capsule was buried on 9 October 1988
as part of
the Bushmans Hill Redevelopment Project.
It is to be raised in the year 2088.
Cr. R.I. Wilson Cr.K.J. Klein
President Chairman
Parkes Shire Council Parkes Bicentennial
Committee
Source: MA(Plaque)
Australia
1788-1988
Bushmans Hill
Bicentennial Time Capsule
This capsule was buried on 9 October 1988
as part of
the Bushmans Hill Redevelopment Project.
It is to be raised in the year 2088.
Cr. R.I. Wilson Cr.K.J. Klein
President Chairman
Parkes Shire Council Parkes Bicentennial
Committee
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
