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Charles Joseph La TrobePrint Page 
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The plaque, unveiled on the centenary of his death, commemorates Charles Joseph La Trobe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria who named Queencliff in 1853.
Charles Joseph La Trobe (or Latrobe) (20 March 1801 – 4 December 1875) was appointed in 1839 superintendent of the Port Phillip District of New South Wales and after the establishment in 1851 of the colony of Victoria he became its first lieutenant-governor.
Location
| Address: | Hobson & Mercer Streets, St George the Martyr Anglican Church , Queenscliff, 3225 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.266053 Long: 144.658907 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Colonial |
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| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 7th December, 1975 |
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Front Inscription
A tribute to C. J. La Trobe
Superintendent Port Phillip District 1839 - 1850
First Lieutenant - Governor Victoria 1851 - 1854
Whose cottage stood close by (1844 - 1848) and who named Queenscliff (1853)
Unveiled at the centenary of his death (4 December 1975) by Councillor F. C. Heweston Mayor of the Borough on 7 December 1975
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA, ADBMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
