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17-March-2015
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The monument consists of a plaque, a small stone wall and a bench which commemorates the pioneer women of Australia and their contribution to the growth of the nation.
It was erected by the National Council of Women (ACT) and unveiled by Lady Hasluck, wife of the Governor-General, Sir Paul Hasluck, on 2 September 1972.
Location
| Address: | Parkes Way , Commonwealth Park, Parkes, 2600 |
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| State: | ACT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.290437 Long: 149.136654 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Designer: | Margaret Hendry |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 2nd September, 1972 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAIn honour of the contribution made by the pioneer women of Australia to the growth of the nation
A tribute from the National Council of Women of the A.C.T.
Unveiled by Her Excellency Lady Hasluck, D. St. J
2 September, 1972.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
