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Fernvale Bicentennial Memorial
Fernvale Bicentennial Memorial

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson

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
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.454444
Long: 152.651389
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
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
Front Inscription

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

Source: MA
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