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14-May-2015
14-May-2015

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The monument commemorates the pioneers of Emerald Creek.

It lists the names of those who farmed the Emerald Creek area between 1931 and 1950.   It also contains a plaque erected by the descendants of the Srhoj families in 2006. 

Location

Address:Kennedy Highway, Emerald Creek Bridge, Mareeba, 4880
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -16.985598
Long: 145.474078
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Monument Manufacturer:L. Delai (stonemason)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 4th May, 1991
Front Inscription

These people with wives and families worked hard to make Emerald Creek the thriving area it is today

1931 / 40
[ Names ]

1940 / 50 
[ Names ]

Erected by Emerald Creek Social Club 

Chairman F Pavey
Secretary A. Catalano 

Unveiled by Mr Tom Gilmore MLA   

4. 5. 1991     

Stone mason L Delai
 

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au