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The monument commemorates bicentenary of George Bass` exploration and naming of Barmouth Creek in December 1797.

The area was first explored by Europeans on 18 December 1797 during the southern voyage of George Bass. Taking shelter in an inlet during a gale Bass travelled up the Pambula River noting the beauty of the spot in his diary.

 

Location

Address:Landing Road, Broadwater, 2549
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.968585
Long: 149.884288
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:18-December-1797
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Actual Event End Date:18-December-1797
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:December-1997
Front Inscription

This monument was erected to commemorate the Bicentenary of George Bass` discovery and naming of Barmouth Creek, Pambula on 18 December 1797.

Erected by the Pambula George Bass  Bicentenary Committee, December 1997.

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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