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A volunteer will review your submission and add it to the public register. Please double-check spelling — markers are quoted verbatim.

Marker name*

State / Territory

Town / suburb

Latitude

e.g. -33.8688

Longitude

e.g. 151.2093

Marker type

Plaque, cairn, obelisk…

Theme

Settlement, war, exploration…

Date established

Year, decade, or full date

Factual background

What does the marker commemorate? Quote the inscription if you can.

Source / citation URL

Link to a council page, Trove record, etc.

Photo (optional)

JPG/PNG, ideally taken in landscape.

This marker has First Nations significance. A reviewer will check cultural-safety guidance before publishing.

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