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The cairn commemorates the bicentenary of Australia in 1988.
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.
Note: This cairn is similar to a cairn which is located at Fernvale Showgrounds. The plaque on the cairn at the showgrounds has different wording and is dedicated to the pioneers.
Location
| Address: | Brisbane Valley Highway, Memorial Park, Fernvale, 4306 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.454444 Long: 152.651389 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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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
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1988 |
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Australia
1788 - 1988
Erected in the Bicentennial Year to commemorate the achievements hopes and dreams of past and present generations whatever race, colour or creed
"Advance Australia Fair".
An Australian Bicentennial Project, with financial assistance from the Queensland State Government
