Types of Cook memorials

Monument to Captain Cook at Dayman Park, Urangan, Queensland, Australia

Description:
A square block of concrete, on the top of which is mounted a plaque.
at Dayman Park “Upper”, and accessed via Service Road off Dayman Street, just at the intersection of James Street in Urangan.

History:
Erected by Hervey Bay City Council to commemorate Cook naming local places.

Inscription:
Plaque placed on top of the square block:

LT JAMES COOK
NAMED
INDIAN HEAD SANDY CAPE
AND
HERVEY’S BAY
AFTER
HON. AUGUSTUS JOHN HERVEY
20-21ST May 1770

                       R.F. Becker, Town Clerk
                       Hervey Bay City Council


GPS Coordinates:  -25.288800,  152.906985

References:
Website: https://poi-australia.com.au/points-of-interest/australia/queensland-1/urangan/monument-to-captain-cook-dayman-park-urangan-hervey-bay-qld/

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