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Parish of Cook`s RiverPrint Page 
Photographs supplied by Supplied by Laurel Horton, St Peters Cooks River History Group
The plaque, which was unveiled on the 96th anniversary of the church, commemorates Captain James Cook's association with the naming of the river and subsequently the Parish of Cook's River.
The historic church of St. Peter, Cook's River, is holding its 96th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone by Governor Gipps in 1838, with a three-day festival, starting on Saturday. Rear-Admiral Ford will unveil an "obelisk" to the memory of Captain Cook, and a flag will also be "broken."
Sun (Sydney), 5 July 1934.
Location
| Address: | 187 Princes Highway, St Peters Anglican Church, St Peters, 2044 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.913928 Long: 151.177144 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
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| Link: | http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 7th July, 1934 |
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Front Inscription
Parish of Cook's River
Named - April 12 1838 -
After
Captain James Cook R. N.
Discover of Australia 1770
Unveiled on 7 July 1934 by Captain C. J. Pope R A N
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,HNSWMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
