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Women`s Memorial Inscription : 26-10-2013
Women`s Memorial Inscription : 26-10-2013

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Sandra Brown

The monument recognises the role of women in the development of Bendigo from the discovery of gold in Victoria to the present day. The sculpture was unveiled to celebrate the 150 years of gold in Bendigo.

Location

Address:High Street, R F Turner Memorial Playground, Golden Square, 3555
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.768611
Long: 144.264776
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Artist:Yvonne George

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 28th September, 2001
Front Inscription

Celebrating Women

A sculpture recognising the role of women in the development of Bendigo from the discovery of gold in 1851 to the present day.

Unveiled by the Hon. Candy Broad, MLC Minister for Energy and Resources Minister for Ports

Supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund.

28th September 2001

Sculptor Yvonne George

Cr Barry Ackerman  Mayor 
Mrs Fay Buerger      Project Manager

150 Years of Gold Bendigo

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au