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The fountain was erected as a project to commemorate the bicentenary of Australia in 1988. The fountain was a gift from the community to future generations. 

The Bicentenary marked the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney in 1788. Captain Arthur Phillip (1738–1814), commander of the First Fleet, established the foundations of a British colony at Sydney Cove on the 26 January 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:	The Boulevard, Neville Hewitt Park, Theodore , 4719
State:	QLD
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -24.948423 Long: 150.075503 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Fountain
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 2nd October, 1988

Source: MA