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The plaque commemorates the centenary of Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company Ltd. in 1993.
Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company was a Tasmanian mining company formed on 29 March 1893, most commonly referred to as Mount Lyell. Mount Lyell was the dominant copper mining company of the West Coast from 1893 to 1994, and was based in Queenstown, Tasmania.
Following consolidation of leases and company assets at the beginning of the twentieth century, Mount Lyell was the major company for the communities of Queenstown, Strahan and Gormanston. It remained dominant until its closure in 1994.
Location
| Address: | Driffield Street, Railway Car Park, Queenstown, 7467 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.078578 Long: 145.555551 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 29-March-1893 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 29-March-1993 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 29th March, 1993 |
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This Plaque Was Unveiled By
His Excellency
GENERAL SIR PHILLIP BENNETT
A.C., K.B.E., D.S.O.
Governor Of Tasmania
To Commemorate The Centenary Of
THE MOUNT LYELL MINING
& RAILWAY COMPANY LTD.
29th March, 1993.
This Plaque Is Made From Bronze Metal, An Alloy Of Copper And Tin.
