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The plaque commemorates the 100th Anniversary of local government in Parkes.

 

Location

Address:Welcome & Clarinda Streets, Parkes Town Centre, Parkes, 2870
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.137631
Long: 148.1746
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1883
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1983
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 1st October, 1983
Approx. Monument Dedication Date:
Front Inscription

This plaque was unveiled by the Hon. R. J. L. Hawke, AC, Prime Minister on 1st October, 1983

Marks the site of a time capsule buried by Mr. J. E. Scoble, M.B.E. (Mayor of Parkes 1966-79) and Mr. K. J. Turner
(President of Goobang Shire 1965-80) on 3rd October, 1983

To commemorate the centenary of local government in Parkes

The capsule will be opened in 2033
 

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