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The Aviation Historical Society of Australia commissioned a plaque to be added to the Duigan Monument to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the flight of the Duigan aeroplane in July 1910.

Location

Address:Mia Mia - Lancefield Road, Duigan Memorial, Mia Mia, 3444
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.028889
Long: 144.6025
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
Actual Event Start Date:16-July-1910
Actual Event End Date:16-July-1910
Designer:Anton Hasell & Megan Campbell

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 7th October, 1990
Approx. Monument Dedication Date:
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This plaque proposed by the Aviation Historical Society of Australia, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the achievement of John Duigan with his aircraft. 

Unveiled 7th October 1990 by the Duigan family.

Source: MA
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