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The plaque commemorates the bicentenary of the landing of the First Fleet in Sydney Harbour on the 26th of January 1788.
Location
| Address: | Landsborough Highway , Shire Chambers, Longreach, 4730 |
|---|---|
| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -23.440844 Long: 144.250666 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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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
Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque was erected by the Longreach Shire Council
To commemorate the Bicentenary of the landing of the First Fleet on Australian soil.
26th January, 1788.
Cr Sir James G. Walker, K.B., M.B.E. - Chairman
Cr B. Q. Deane - Deputy Chairman
Cr. J. M. Moloney Cr. W. D. Purcell
Cr. R. H. Hanrick Cr. G. A. Saunders
Cr. J. te Kloot Cr. D. H. Ramage
Cr. B. F. Emmott Cr. C. J. Harris
N. P. Cass Clerk
J. T. Themsen Engineer
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
