Pioneers of Emerald CreekPrint Page

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The monument commemorates the pioneers of Emerald Creek.

It lists the names of those who farmed the Emerald Creek area between 1931 and 1950. It also contains a plaque erected by the descendants of the Srhoj families in 2006.

Location

Address:	Kennedy Highway, Emerald Creek Bridge, Mareeba, 4880
State:	QLD
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -16.985598 Long: 145.474078 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Monument
Monument Theme:	Landscape
Sub-Theme:	Settlement
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Monument Manufacturer:	L. Delai (stonemason)
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Saturday 4th May, 1991
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Front Inscription

These people with wives and families worked hard to make Emerald Creek the thriving area it is today

1931 / 40
[ Names ]

1940 / 50
[ Names ]

Erected by Emerald Creek Social Club

Chairman F Pavey
Secretary A. Catalano

Unveiled by Mr Tom Gilmore MLA

4. 5. 1991

Stone mason L Delai

Left Side Inscription

Back Inscription

Right Side Inscription

Inscription in Proximity

Source: MA

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