Matthew Flinders Monument, Apex Park, Bongaree
Description:
Monument to explorer Matthew Flinders who landed in the area in 1799.
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Inscription:
Lt. Matthew Flinders entered Glasshouse Bay (now Moreton Bay) in
H.M. Sloop "Norfolk"- and explored the bay and its environs in July,
1799. Pt. Skirmish was the name Flinders gave to a low sandy point on the
Eastern side of the inlet to the Pumicestone River (Pumicestone Passage) where
Flinders and his crew had a minor skirmish with the local Aboriginals.
The erection of this monument is a result of
a generous donation from Mr Douglas Jolly of Brisbane. 4th November, 1979.
Acknowledgements:
The above photographs by Diane Watson were supplied to Monument Australia.
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