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The plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of the naming of Manilla by George Veness in 1853.
Location
| Address: | Market Street, Western end of street, Manilla, 2346 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.747043 Long: 150.715665 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 10th August, 2003 |
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| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: |
1853 - 2003
Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of George And Sarah Veness Establishing A Shop, Inn And Home, Of Split Slab Construction At "The Junction" Of Manilla And Namoi Rivers. A Popular Camping Area For Teamsters On Their Way To Settlements Further North.
At The Request Of Postal Authorities George Veness Gave The Settlement Its Name
MANILLA
Manilla 1853 - 2003
This Plaque Was Erected By The Manilla Community And Unveiled By Current Residents Margaret Lane (nee Ferry) Janette Coulton And Keith Lane Who Are The Great, Great Grandchildren Of George And Sarah Veness.
10th August, 2003
