Proclamation of the town of Bathurst - Bathurst, NSW
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S 33° 24.840 E 149° 35.185
55H E 740509 N 6299824
An obelisk unveiled in 1930 proclaims the town of Bathurst.
Waymark Code: WMT2HQ
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 09/14/2016
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The obelisk is the centre of a paved area near Peace Park & is made of river stones with two marble plaques.
The relevant plaque states:
On this spot Governor Lachlan Macquarie proclaimed the town of Bathurst after which the first divine service west of the Blue Mountains was held 7th May 1815 R.A.H.S.
Age/Event Date: 4/5/1930
Type of Historic Marker: Monument
Type of Historic Marker if other: Cairn and plaque
Related Website: Not listed
Historic Resources.: Not listed
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