FIRST — Cargo of Frozen Meat to leave New Zealand — Port Chalmers, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dunbar Loop
S 45° 48.743 E 170° 37.204
59G E 470481 N 4926727
Quick Description: This plaque at the Centenary Lookout commemorates the first cargo of frozen meat to leave New Zealand. The viewpoint immediately behind the bushes in the background has an impressive view of Port Chalmers.
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/28/2009 5:57:31 PM
Waymark Code: WM7HT6
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Zork V
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Long Description:

— CENTENARY LOOKOUT —

This lookout faces the site of the wharf near Observation Point, from which the Albion Lines sailing ship "Dunedin" departed on the 15th February 1882 with the first cargo of frozen meat to leave New Zealand.

Unveiled by

His Excellency the Governor General the Honourable Sir David Beattie, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., Q.C. on 15th February 1982.

Erected by

The Meat Industry Centenary Committee

The Otago Harbour Board

The Otago Chamber of Commerce

FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event

Date of FIRST: 02/15/1882

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