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Plaque Inscription : 16-July-2014
Plaque Inscription : 16-July-2014
Hunter River Estuary Discovery : 10-February-2013
Plaque Inscription : 16-July-2014

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The wall commemorates the European discovery of the Hunter River Estuary by Lieutenant John Shortland R.N. in 1797. The wall also celebrates the nation's bicentenary.

Location

Address:Horseshoe Bend Road, Nobbys Beach Reserve, Newcastle East , 2300
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.923342
Long: 151.791169
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1797
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1797
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1988
Front Inscription

This Wall Was Erected By
Newcastle City Council In Conjunction With
Newcastle Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
And The Newcastle Builders Association
To Commemorate The Discovery Of The Hunter River Estuary In 1797 By Lieutenant John Shortland R.N.
And To Celebrate Australia`s Bicentenary.        
                1988
 

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