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The plaque commemorates the incorporation of the Town of Melbourne

Location

Address:Swanston Street, Melbourne Town Hall, Lord Mayor`s office, Melbourne, 3000
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.815105
Long: 144.966566
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:12-August-1842
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Actual Event End Date:12-August-1842
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 12th August, 1942
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Front Inscription

1842 - 1942.

This panel was erected to commemorate the Centenary of the incorporation of the inhabitants of the Town of Melbourne by Act of the Legislative Council of New South Wales passed on the twelfth day of August 1842.

12th August 1942.

Frank Beaurepaire, Lord Mayor;

H. L. Wootton, Town Clerk.

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Source: RHSV
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