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A pillar and reserve commemorate Alfred Deakin (1856-1919) , a former Australian Prime Minister.
Alfred Deakin was a statesman and orator in the Victorian Parliament (1879 - 1901). He was a Federal member from 1901 - 1913 and was Prime Minister three times. Deakin was the founder of Victoria's water conservation and irrigation system. He was a recognised promoter of irrigation during a time when it was not well supported.
Shepparton, Sunday. Alfred Deakin`s idea of life was that everyone was on earth to work for the future, and he followed that all his life, stated Mrs. Herbert Brookes, eldest daughter of Alfred Deakin, today. She unveiled a memorial pillar to the former Prime Minister at Deakin Reserve today. Mrs. Brookes was accompanied by her sister, Lady Rivett. Prior to this ceremony, Mr. McDonald, Premier, opened and dedicated the memorial gates at the reserve in honor of King George VI.
Argus (Melbourne), 17 November 1952.
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Location
| Address: | Nixon Street, Deakin Reserve, Shepparton, 3630 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.377546 Long: 145.40681 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Federal |
| Link: | https://primeministers.moadoph.gov.… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 16th November, 1952 |
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DEAKIN
RESERVE
Named After
ALFRED DEAKIN
1856 - 1919
Stateman And Orator
Victorian Parliament 1879 - 1901
Federal Parliament 1901 - 1913
Thrice
Prime Minister of Australia
Founder Of
Victoria`s Water Conservation
And Irrigation System
