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07-July-2013
07-July-2013
07-July-2013

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The plaque commemorates 125 years of service of the Cape Nelson Lightstation and is dedicated to the first Head Keeper and those who followed. 

 

Location

Address:Cape Nelson Road, Cape Nelson Lighhouse Reserve, Portland West, 3305
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.431014
Long: 141.542369
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
Actual Event Start Date:07-July-1884
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Actual Event End Date:07-July-2009
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 7th July, 2009
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Front Inscription

Celebrating 125 years of service

Cape Nelson Lightstation was officially opened
July 7th, 1884

The Mayor of the Borough of Portland Mr. P. W. Shevill lit the white light and Mr. W. T. Pile illuminated the red lights.

`With a flame he awakened the candle-powered lens to shine brightly as a beacon of hope offering safe passage to all guided by its watchful beam.

Dedicated to the memory of the first Head Keeper William Fish and those who followed.

July 7th, 2009

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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