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26-November-2014
26-November-2014
Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders
The plaque commemorates the centenary of the opening of the Lake Bolac Hall in 1896.

Location

Address:Montgomery Street, Memorial Hall, Lake Bolac, 3351
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.713333
Long: 142.839722
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community
Approx. Event Start Date:1896
Approx. Event End Date:1996

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1996
Front Inscription

Lake Bolac Memorial Hall celebrates the centenary of the Opening of the Lake Bolac Hall in 1896.

The building was moved from the original site between the blacksmith shop and the hotel in 1922 to be part of a Memorial Hall honouring World War I soldiers.  It remains as the Supper Room and Stage.  Electric power was connected in 1938.  The World War II Memorial Foyer was added in 1959, the new Kitchen in 1992 and the Southern Extension in 1994.

Unveiled at the `Back to Lake Bolac`, March 23-24, 1996 by Mr. George Hucker of Lake Bolac

President - Colin R. McKenzie

Source: MA
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