Cape Inscription Lighthouse Plaques
Marking the location in 1938, the Commonwealth government commemorated Dirk Hartog's landing with a brass plaque.
Just short of 60 years later, on 12 February 1997, the then premier of Western Australia Richard Court unveiled a bronze plaque to mark the tricentennial of Vlamingh's visit.
The lighthouse and plaques are located at 25°28′55″S 112°58′19″E / 25.48194°S 112.97194°E / -25.48194; 112.97194.
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