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Photographs supplied by Erich Nussbaumer
The monument commemorates the centenary of local government in Northampton from 1871 to 1971. 

Location

Address:North West Coastal Highway, Northampton Shire Council offices, Northampton, 6535
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.351704
Long: 114.630242
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:24-January-1871
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Actual Event End Date:24-January-1971
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 7th April, 1971
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Front Inscription

Shire of Northampton
1871 - 1971

To commemorate the centenary of local government in Northampton.

This Shire was originally named Mines Road Board on 24th January 1871, - One of the first local authorities in Western Australia.

Samples of lead and copper from mines in the District first discovered in 1848 at the Murchison River.

This memorial officially opened by Ern. E. Teakle, J.P. President.

7. 4. 1971.

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au