Centenary Gates - Guildford, Western Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 31° 53.923 E 115° 58.287
50J E 402738 N 6470329
Guildford Centennial Gates in Stirling Square
Waymark Code: WMR1K7
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 04/28/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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The Guildford Centennial Gates were dedicated on September 21st 1929 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Western Australia in 1829 by Capt James Stirling R.N.. The two eastern pillars and the gates were destroyed when a tree branch fell on them, following the reconstruction ond restoration of the pillars and gates they were rededicated in 2012
Subject: State/Province

Commemoration: Centenary

Date of Founding: 11th June 1829

Date of Commemoration: 21st September 1929

Address:
Stirling Square, Guildford W.A

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Yes


Detail Photograph:

Yes


Web site if available: Not listed
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