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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
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.792222
Long: 151.007222
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Government - Local

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 26th May, 2009
Front Inscription

This 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

Source: MA
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