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The replica flagstaff is dedicated to the memory of Bruce Reid (1922-2005), who was a maritime historian. The replica flagstaff was launched to mark the 150th anniversary of the Sydney Observatory (1858-2008).
Location
Address: | Watson Road, Sydney Observatory, Millers Point, 2000 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.859584 Long: 151.205057 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Flagpole |
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Monument Theme: | Government |
Sub-Theme: | Colonial |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 7th June, 2008 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThe Hon Frank Sartor MP,
Minister for Planning, Minister for
Redfern Waterloo and Minister for the
Arts launched this replica flagstaff on
Saturday 7 June 2008 to mark the 150th
Anniversary of Sydney Observatory.
This flagstaff is dedicated to the memory of Bruce
Reid [1922 - 2005] who had a
lifelong passion and enthusiasm for
maritime history. The restoration of this
signal mast was made possible through
the generous support of the
Bruce and Joy Reid
Foundation.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au