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Plaque 2: 19-April-2015
Plaque 2: 19-April-2015

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The plaque commemorates Lieutenant Sydney R. Coulter who was killed in action during the South African (Boer) War in 1901. 

Ballarat, Sunday. A memorial service of the late Lieutenant Sydney Coulter, of the 5th Victorian Contingent, who was killed at Klombane Mountains on August 23 (sic), was held on Sunday night at the Cathedral.  The service was attended by the members of the 3rd Battalion Infantry Brigade, of which deceased had been a subaltern. The Dean of Ballarat preached.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic), 9 September 1901.

Location

Address:Lydiard Street South, Christ Church Cathedral, Ballarat, 3350
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.563651
Long: 143.857708
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:27-August-1901
Actual Event End Date:27-August-1901

Dedication

Front Inscription

To the glory of God

In loving memory of Lieut. Sydney R. Coulter

Killed in action at Riet Vlei, Vryheid, South Africa

August 27th, 1901. 

Source: MA
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