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03-August-2014
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The plaque commemorates the Staghorn Flat State School No. 1593 which stood opposite the site from 1875 to 1937. The plaque also acknowledges Hedley Colwell, headmaster of the school from 1889 to 1929 and respected community leader.
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Location
| Address: | Yackandandah - Wodonga Road, On Avenue of Honour Memorial, Staghorn Flat, 3691 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.24475 Long: 146.93405 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1875 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1937 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque commemorates the Staghorn Flat State School No. 1593
1875 - 1937
Which stood on the hillside opposite until 1999
and Hedley Colwell the devoted Headmaster from 1889 - 1929
Who exercised a formative influence on those enlisted
A wise and trusted leader in community and church
Local historian
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
