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John Septimus RoePrint Page 
07-January-2016
Photographs supplied by Father Ted Doncaster
The sculpture commemorates John Septimus Roe.
John Septimus Roe (8 May 1797–28 May 1878) was the first Surveyor-General of Western Australia. He was a renowned explorer, and a Member of Western Australia's Legislative and Executive Councils for nearly 40 years. The sites of Perth and Fremantle were chosen on his recommendation, and he was responsible for laying out the towns.
Location
| Address: | Boyare Avenue, John Septimus Roe School, Mirrabooka, 6061 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.857778 Long: 115.857222 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Colonial |
| Artist: | Greg James |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2009 |
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Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
