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The plaque commemorates Mr Phillip J. Russo, former Parramatta City Councillor, for moving the 1997 Historic Resolution for the First Official Apology in Australia to the Aboriginal People, thus beginning the journey of healing.
Location
Address: | James Ruse Drive , Lake Parramatta Reserve, Parramatta, 2151 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.792222 Long: 151.007222 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Government - Local |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 26th May, 2009 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque is in recognition of
MR.PHILLIP.J.RUSSO
Former Councillor of Parramatta City Council
For moving the 1997 Historic Resolution
For the first official apology in Australia
To the Aboriginal People
Thus beginning Parramatta's journey of healing.
Unveiled by
LORD MAYOR OF PARRAMATTA
COUNCILLOR ANTOINE (TONY) ISSA OAM
26 May 2009
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