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The fountain commemorates the centenary of local government in Queanbeyan from 1885 to 1985.
Queanbeyan, an increasingly successful primary producing district, was proclaimed a Municipality in February 1885 incorporating an area of 5,700 acres (23 km2).
Location
| Address: | 253 Crawford Street, Bicentennial Hall Walkway, Queanbeyan, 2620 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.354188 Long: 149.234747 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Fountain |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Local |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1885 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1985 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque:
CITY OF QUEANBEYAN
This Fountain Was Constructed As A Joint
Project By The Minister For Public Works,
The Minister For Local Government And This
Council To Commemorate The Centenary Of
Local Government In Queanbeyan (1885 - 1985)
R. B. Smith Town Clerk
(Ald) D. M. Madew Mayor
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