Rockley 125th Anniversary - Rockley, NSW
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S 33° 41.361 E 149° 33.910
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A brass plaque on the verandah of the former Rockley Mill records the 125th anniversary of the founding of Rockley.
Waymark Code: WMP8D4
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 07/19/2015
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Rockley is a charming 19th century village which has retained many of its historical buildings. It is listed by the National Trust as an Historic Village.
The plaque was unveiled by the then Governor of New South Wales, Sir Rodney Cutler, a recipient of Australia's highest military award - the Victoria Cross.
The plaque is worded:
Unveiled on 20th March 1976 to commemorate he 125th Anniversary of Rockley by his Excellency the Governor of New South Wales Sir Roden Cutler V.C. K.C.M.G. K.C.V.O. C.B.E.
Subject: Town
Commemoration: 125th anniversary of the founding of Rockley
Date of Founding: 1/1/1851
Date of Commemoration: 3/20/1976
Address:
Rockley Mill
18 Budden Street
Rockley NSW 2795
Overview Photograph:
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Detail Photograph:
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