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The billabong was named to commemorates the life and work of Christopher C Bailey who was concerned with the conservation of the Yarra Valley and the history of the district. Wilson Reserve is named after Skipper Wilson who, with Chris Bailey and Mr Eisemann, led the drive to raise the money to purchase the Reserve "for the youth of Ivanhoe".
Location
| Address: | Irvine Road, Wilson Reserve, Ivanhoe, 3079 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.778249 Long: 145.049907 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: VMR,MA,RHSVChristopher Bailey Billabong. This billabong has been named to honour the lifelong contribution of Christopher C. Bailey. BEM to the conservation of the natural environment from 1916 to 1978. Warringal Conservation Society. Heidelberg Historical Society. Affixed by the City of Heidelberg
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