1913 - School of Arts, Tenterfield, NSW
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S 29° 03.347 E 152° 01.121
56J E 404468 N 6785437
The School of Arts is classified by the National Trust.
Waymark Code: WMDFD8
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 01/08/2012
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Tenterfield is known as the Birth Place of the Nation which is related to a speech given by Sir Henry Parkes on 24 October 1889. The speech referred to as the 'Tenterfield Speech' put in motion the popular movement resulting in Australian Federation on 1 January 1901. The speech was given in a hall behind the School of Arts.
The School of Arts is in original condition & features interactive displays relating to Australia's federation.
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