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Pioneer Women : 28-03-2014
Pioneer Women Plaque Inscription : 28-03-2014

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The sculpture of a woman, in the garden surrounding the Shire Offices, commemorates the pioneering women of the District for the loyalty, courage and integrity in the development of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation System.

Location

Address:Neville Place & Benerembah Street, Griffith, 2680
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.286567
Long: 146.037066
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
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Artist:Diana Hunt
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 9th August, 1977
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Front Inscription

Memorial to pioneer women of the District

For their loyalty courage & integrity we honour them

This memorial was erected by public subscription and unveiled by His Excellency the Governor New South Wales Sir Roden Cutler, V.C., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B.E., on 9th August, 1977

 

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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA, H, NRUM
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