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Major Thomas Mitchell Print Page 
03-May-2019
Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown
The monument commemorates the arrival of Major Mitchell who camped at the site in 1835 on his first journey of exploration down the Bogan River.
Location
| Address: | Mitchell Highway, Rotary Park, Nyngan, 2825 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.556944 Long: 147.184167 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 10-May-1835 |
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| Actual Event End Date: | 10-May-1835 |
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| Monument Manufacturer: | Nyngan Historical Society |
| Link: | http://adb.anu.edu.au/ |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | January-1972 |
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Front Inscription
This plaque commemorates the arrival of the explorer Major Thomas Mitchell
The first European to visit the site of what is now the town of Nyngan
Major Mitchell camped here on the 10th May 1835 on his first journey of exploration down the Bogan River
Donated by the Nyngan Historical Society
January 1972. W.E. Gibson, President.
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: H, MA, ADBMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
