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Pioneer Women`s Memorial : 11-June-2011
Pioneer Women`s Memorial : 11-June-2011

Photographs supplied by Kent Watson

The monument was erected following the publication of a book by Miss Sarah Wadmore for Portland`s centenary entitled "Book of Remembrance : Portland Bay district pioneer women`.

Miss Wadmore attempted to have monument erected for the celebrations but it was not completed until 1936 and only with the assistance of Mr. Henry of the Borough council. At the unveiling, the major tribute was paid by Mr. Irvine.

Miss Olive Bree unveiled the memorial while her cousin replied on her behalf. Indeed no women are reported as saying anything during the ceremony, although a letter from Miss Wadmore was read out.

Location

Address:Cliff Street, Portland Municipal Offices, Portland, 3305
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.351769
Long: 141.608111
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 19th November, 1936
Front Inscription

1834   1934

A centenary memorial to the pioneer women of the Portland Bay Settlement

1834 - 1934

Unveiled by Miss Olive R.S. Bree, grand niece of Edward Henty

19 - 11 - 36

Source: MA,RUMV,VMR
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