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The plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of John Batman`s exploration of this area in 1835.

Location

Address:Canning Street, Canning Street Reserve, Avondale Heights, 3067
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.769161
Long: 144.872538
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:04-June-1835
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Actual Event End Date:04-June-1835
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 4th June, 1985
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Front Inscription

This Plaque Was Unveiled By
His Worship The Mayor
Cr J.W. Matthews J.P.
On 4th June 1985
To Commemorate John Batman`s
Exploration Of The Area
On The 4th June 1835.

The Restoration Of The Rock Walls
Of The Canning Street Reserve Tea Gardens
Has Been Carried Out By The
City Of Keilor As Part Of Victoria`s 150th Anniversary.

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Source: VMR,RHSV, ADB
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