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Taroom Pioneers Memorial
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The monument commemorates the early residents of Taroom.
Early settlers to Taroom came from the New England and Hunter River areas of New South Wales, and took up land in 1845, only one year after the explorer Leichhardt travelled through on his epic journey north. At first the settlers tried to graze sheep, but soon cattle grazing became the main industry, with grain growing and timber becoming important as well.
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Early settlers to Taroom came from the New England and Hunter River areas of New South Wales, and took up land in 1845, only one year after the explorer Leichhardt travelled through on his epic journey north. At first the settlers tried to graze sheep, but soon cattle grazing became the main industry, with grain growing and timber becoming important as well.
Location
| Address: | Leichhardt Highway, Taroom, 4420 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -25.638611 Long: 149.805 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 17th June, 1988 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque was commissioned by the Taroom & District Historical Society & the Leichhardt Villa Landscaping Committee
To honour the early residents of Taroom and was unveiled by Councillor Doug Adam on June 17th 1988
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