This plaque was presented by the people of Australia to the Whitby Urban District Council to commemorate the bi-centenary of the discovery of the east coast of Australia by Lieutenant James Cook R.N. From this discovery emerged a nation 20th April - 22nd August 1770 Unveiled by His Excellency the High Commissioner for Australia. The Hon. Sir Alexander Downer K.B.E. 20th April 1970
on 20 April 1970
Colour: black
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