Private Ernest James Rowe Print Page 
The marble tablet was erected in memory of Ernest James Rowe who was killed in action during the South African (Boer) War.
It was originally unveiled in the Yielima Wesleyan Church and unveiled in 1902. The plaque was later relocated to the Yalca North Uniting Church at a later date. The church was destroyed by a storm in 2015 and the plaque is now located at the Yalca Hall.
Note: As at September 2018, the Yalca Hall has been sold and the whereabouts of the plaque is unknown.
Rowe Memorial Plaque 1902Location
| Address: | Murray Valley Highway, Yalca Hall, Yalca, 3637 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.928062 Long: 145.235581 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 12-June-1901 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 12-June-1901 |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th May, 1902 |
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To The Memory Of
ERNEST JAMES ROWE
A Member Of The Yielima Rifle Club,
Who Was Killed In Action At Wilmansrust,
South Africa, On June 12th 1901,
Whilst Serving In The Fifth Victorian
Contingent. Aged 23 Years.
`Faithful Unto Death`
Erected By His Comrades & Friends.
