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The plaque commemorates the recommissioning of the Treasury Fountain in 2002.

Location

Address:King Edward Terrace & Parkes Place West, Treasury Place, Parkes, 2600
State:ACt
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.298305
Long: 149.128776
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 24th September, 2002
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Front Inscription

This fountain was designed by the Melbourne sculptor Norma Redpath and cast in Milan by Battaglia & Co

The sculpture was completed in 1969

Plaque : 

This plaque was unveiled on 24 September 2002 by the Hon. Wilson Tuckey M.P. Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government to commemorate the re-commissioning of the Treasury Fountain.

Restoration of this fountain was managed by the National Capital Authority on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia.

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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