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28-June-2020
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The seat commemorates 150 years of railway services in Queensland from 1865 to 2015.
The first Queensland railway line from Ipswich to Bigge’s Camp (known today as Grandchester) was completed on Monday 31 July 1865. The first Station Master was W. H. Norris who took up his post at Grandchester on 1 August 1865.
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The first Queensland railway line from Ipswich to Bigge’s Camp (known today as Grandchester) was completed on Monday 31 July 1865. The first Station Master was W. H. Norris who took up his post at Grandchester on 1 August 1865.
Location
| Address: | Rifle Range Road, Botanical Gardens, Emerald, 4720 |
|---|---|
| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -23.536606 Long: 148.164767 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Seat |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1865 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2015 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAQueensland Rail
Celebrating 150 years of rail in Queensland
1865 - 2015
Proudly donated by Queensland Rail
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
