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03-May-2014
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The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse commemorates the worlds' mariners.
The following cablegram has been received by the hon. the Premier: - "Kerridale, 10/12/96. The lighthouse on Cape Leeuwin, the extreme south western point of the Australian continent, opened, and dedicated to the world's mariners at noon to day -JOHN FORREST, Premier." The Premier (Sir Edward Braddon) has acknowledged the receipt of the notification and conveyed to Sir John Forrest the congratulations of Tasmania.
The Mercury (Hobart), 14th December 1896.
Location
| Address: | Leeuwin Road, Cape Leeuwin, 6290 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.374965 Long: 115.136344 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Designer: | William Douglass (Britain) |
| Monument Manufacturer: | M.C. Davies & J.Wishart |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 10th December, 1896 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MADedicated to the world`s mariners
10th December 1896
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
