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Oliver Milling Memorial : 28-July-2014
Oliver Milling Memorial : 28-July-2014

Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown

The gates, erected on the occasion of turning on the town's water supply, commemorate Oliver Louis Milling`s services to the town and district. A second plaque was erected to his memory in 1960. Oliver Milling died in 1958 at the age of 81 and was a former stock and station agent. 

The O.L. Milling Memorial Gardens and Playground were rebuilt by the community in 1999 and opened in 2000.

Location

Address:Bolaro Street, O.L.Milling Memorial Playground & Garden, Dunedoo, 2844
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.016013
Long: 149.395699
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Gates
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 20th March, 1940
Front Inscription

Plaque :

Erected by the residents of Dunedoo

In recognition of the services rendered by Oliver Louis Milling to the town and District

Unveiled by Cr. J. J. Whiteley President, Cobbora Shire Council on the occasion of turning on of the water supply

20th March 1940

Plaque :

Erected to the memory of the late Oliver Louis Milling

1877 - 1958

By his friends and admirers as a tribute to his life long work for Dunedoo town and District

Erected 1960
         

 

Inscription in Proximity

Dunedoo`s Millenium gift to the community

The O. L. Milling Memorial Playground and Gardens were rebuilt by this community in 1999, in conjunction with the Coolah Shire, Variety Club of Australia NSW Sport and Rec. and Gardening Aust.

Officially opened March 18, 2000

Dunedoo and District Development Group

President Sue Stoddart

 

Source: H, MA
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