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11-October-2016
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The plaque commemorates the centenary of Hobart`s first public electricity supply which commenced in 1898. The light pole was part of the original system.
Location
| Address: | Elizabeth & Macquarie Streets, near General Post Office, Hobart, 7000 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.882689 Long: 147.330146 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1898 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1998 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 19th November, 1998 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA1898 - 1998
This plaque commemorates the Centenary of Hobart`s first public electricity supply
19 November 1998.
This light pole was part of the original system
Aurora Hobart
Energy City Council
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