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The plaque commemorates the centenary of Hobart`s first public electricity supply which commenced in 1898. The light pole was part of the original system. 

 

Location

Address:Elizabeth & Macquarie Streets, near General Post Office, Hobart, 7000
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.882689
Long: 147.330146
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1898
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1998
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 19th November, 1998
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Front Inscription

1898 - 1998

This plaque commemorates the Centenary of Hobart`s first public electricity supply

19 November 1998.

This light pole was part of the original system

Aurora     Hobart
Energy    City Council
 

 

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