Here stands the Chris MacRyannis Plaque a testament to a significant event. It commemorates the naming of MacCabe Corner. This corner marks a point where three states meet. Victoria South Australia and New South Wales converge at this precise location.
The plaque itself isn’t just a piece of metal. It’s a historical marker. It signifies the culmination of a tri-state meeting. This meeting took place in Melbourne on March 5 2008. Surveyor-Generals from Victoria New South Wales and South Australia attended. Representatives from geographic names boards were also present.
Their purpose was momentous. They decided to name the southwest corner of New South Wales MacCabe Corner. This honored Surveyor Francis Peter MacCabe. He had conducted extensive surveys in the area.
Francis Peter MacCabe a 19th-century surveyor played a pivotal role. His work was crucial in mapping the Murray-Darling Basin. He surveyed the Murrumbidgee Darling and Murray Rivers. He also explored the Port Curtis district in Queensland. This survey alone took an impressive 27 months.
The unveiling of the Chris MacRyannis Plaque was a special occasion. It took place on September 6 2008. Mr Warwick Watkins Surveyor-General of New South Wales was there. So was Mr Chris McRae Executive Director Land Victoria. Even Michael MacCabe the grandson of Francis Peter MacCabe attended. The event highlighted the enduring legacy of Francis Peter MacCabe’s work. His significant contribution to surveying is now permanently recognized.
Imagine the scene. The plaque gleams under the Australian sun. The names of the dignitaries are etched into the stone. The inscription tells a story of collaboration and recognition. It is a lasting tribute. The Chris MacRyannis Plaque isn’t simply a plaque. It’s a window into a piece of Australian history.