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23-April-2019 (Arthur Garland)
23-April-2019 (Arthur Garland)
23-April-2019 (Arthur Garland)
01-July-2020 (John Huth)
23-April-2019 (Arthur Garland)
23-April-2019 (Arthur Garland)
01-July-2020 (John Huth)

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland / Sandra Brown / John Huth

The fountain and surrounding gardens commemorate the pioneers of the Longreach area.

Note: The fountain has been relocated to the courtyard area. 

Location

Address:Landsborough Highway , Shire Chambers, Longreach, 4730
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -23.440844
Long: 144.250666
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Garden
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 15th April, 1970
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Front Inscription

This Tropic of Capricorn Fountain and Surrounds were erected by the Shire Chairman Councillor J. G. Walker, M.B.E. to perpetuate the sterling effort, courage and fortitude of the pioneers of this area.

It was accepted by the Hon. W. A. R. Rae, M.L.A. on behalf of the citizens on 15th April 1970 

The day of the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh

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The fountain has been relocated to the courtyard

 

Left Side Inscription
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Right Side Inscription
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Source: MA
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