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The seat and fountain commemorate James and John White who were the first European settlers of the Burrangong District.
James White established Burrangong Station in 1826 with a squatting claim of 100 square miles.
Location
Address: | Ripon Street & Olympic Highway, Carrington Park, Young, 2594 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.315839 Long: 148.293134 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Fountain |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1826 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1928 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,HJames and John White.
Pioneers & first settlers of the Burrangong District
1826.
Erected by citizens in grateful remembrance.
1928.
Plaque :
In memory of Sarah Musgraves
1854 - 1937
Daughter of John White
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