Francis Edward Roberts Commemorative Plaque in Coolangatta

Francis Edward Roberts Commemorative Plaque is located in Coolangatta

Address: Boundary Street, Coolangatta

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The Francis Edward Roberts commemorative plaque, laid in 1948, is historically significant as a symbolic reminder of the efforts of Roberts in surveying the Queensland – New South Wales border watershed section from Point Danger west to the Dumaresq River. Two surveyors were chosen for the task; Francis Edward Roberts from Queensland and Isaiah Rowland from NSW. It was apparent from the outset that Roberts’ survey defined the border and although there has been no formal agreement, the Roberts survey was accepted by both Queensland and New South Wales. The border survey commenced in 1863 and concluded in 1866. The plaque has a special association with Francis Edward Roberts, the Queensland surveyor who marked this section of the Queensland/NSW border.

Queensland Heritage Register: NO
Heritage protection boundary: Plaque plus 1m radius