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20-January-2020 (John Huth)
25-January-2011 (Glen Yeomans)

Photographs supplied by Glen Yeomans / John Huth

The plaque was originally unveiled at the former Wards River Public School to commemorate the centenary of public education in 1972. 

The school no longer operates and the property has been sold. The plaque was relocated to the park along with the school bell. 

Location

Address:The Bucketts Way, Wards River Community Park, Wards River, 2422
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.22075
Long: 151.937467
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Education
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1872
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1972
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1972
Front Inscription

Centenary 1872 - 1972

L. A. Punch, M.L.A. Member for Gloucester officially unveiled this plaque to commemorate 100 years of public education at  Ward`s River.

The Hon. E. A. Willis, B.A., M.L.A. Minister for Education

J. D. Buggie, B.Sc (Agr), Director-General of Education

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