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02-April-2014
02-April-2014

Photographs supplied by Tom Bird / Chris McLaughlin

The sundial commemorates the centenary of Mates Department Store from 1850 to 1950.

In 1850 Thomas Hodges Mate decided to open a general store in Albury and as his emporium prospered he expanded as a wholesaler and had a bonded store. At first his store housed the post office and telegraph office but they moved to other premises in 1862.

Location

Address:Wodonga Place & Smollett Street, Botanic Gardens, Albury, 2640
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.080466
Long: 146.909214
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
Approx. Event Start Date:1850
Approx. Event End Date:1950
Link:http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 1st May, 1950
Front Inscription

1850 ~ 1950

"It matters not how long we live, but how"  Bailey

This sundial and surrounding setting was presented to the people of Albury and District by Mate`s Limited on the occasion of  the centenary of the Company

1st May 1950

Source: MA,ADB
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