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The monument commemorates the first settlement of the area.
Known as "The Crossing " it pays tribute to Henry Dennis and other pioneers, teamsters and settlers. It was here that a camp was established on what would eventually become the township of Dalby by Henry Dennis, who was seeking out land on behalf of his wealthy employer Charles Coxen.
Location
| Address: | Edward & Myall Streets, Dalby, 4405 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.189535 Long: 151.262242 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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The Crossing
So named by early travellers because near here was the crossing place at Myall Creek - It then being the only track available to travellers to and from the pastoral holdings lying to the westward.
The first known white man to pass this way was Henry Dennis, He camped about this spot in 1841.
After that time the crossing became a well known rendezvous for squatters, stockmen, shearers, fencers, teamsters and other grand old pioneers of those days.
This plaque was cast and presented by White & Hagan Industries Pty Ltd
Loudoun Road Dalby
