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The plaque commemorates the centenary of local government in Cowra from 1888 to 1988.

Location

Address:Kendal Street, Cowra Court House, Cowra, 2794
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.834341
Long: 148.691525
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:23-July-1888
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Actual Event End Date:23-July-1988
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 23rd July, 1988
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The centenary of Local Government in Cowra

This plaque was unveiled by the Hon. D. A. Hay, M.B.E. Minister for Local Government and Minister for Planning on 23rd July, 1988, on the occasion of a Special Council Meeting held to commemorate the centenary of Local Government in Cowra.

The first meeting for the Borough of Cowra was held at the Cowra Courthouse on 23rd July, 1888, qith Alderman G. Campbell officiating as the first Mayor and Mr. F. S. Flint as the first Council Clerk.

C. P. Treasure,  Shire President
N. Armstrong,  Shire Clerk

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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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