www.monumentaustralia.org
Home » Themes » Landscape » Exploration
Allan Cunningham ExpeditionPrint Page 
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The monument commemorates the exploration journey of Allan Cunningham and his party through the Lockyer Valley in 1829.
Location
| Address: | Warrego Highway, Rest Area, Helidon Heritage Trail, Helidon, 4344 |
|---|---|
| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.55665 Long: 152.13651 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 28-June-1829 |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | |
| Actual Event End Date: | |
| Approx. Event End Date: | |
| Designer: | |
| Artist: | |
| Monument Manufacturer: | |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th July, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: |
Front Inscription
This Plaque Commemorates The Journey Of
ALLAN CUNNINGHAM
Through The Lockyer Valley In 1829.
Unveiled By
CR. STANLEY GEORGE RUTHENBERG
Chairman,
Gatton Shire Council
18th July, 1982.
Cunningham & His Party Camped On Lockyer
Creek South Of This Site On 28th June, 1829.
He Was At This Stage Returning From His
Exploration Of The Headwaters Of Lockyer
Creek.
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,ADBMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
