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Pioneer Memorial : 14-July-2012
Pioneer Memorial : 14-July-2012

Photographs supplied by Kent Watson / Graeme Saunders

The monument was erected in memory of pioneer settlers W. T. and A.F. Mollison who named Pyalong and settled there in 1837.

It was unveiled during the centenary celebrations in 1937 and is located at the site of their former homestead. 

Location

Address:Northern Highway , near Fullards Road, Pyalong, 3521
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.154423
Long: 144.875778
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Approx. Event Start Date:1837
Approx. Event End Date:1837

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 1st February, 1937
Front Inscription

Erected By The Local Residents
To The Memory Of The Pioneers 
      W. T. & A. F. MOLLISON
    Who Settled Here In 1837
   From N.S.W. Giving The Name 
     Pyalong To The District
           Feb 1st 1937

Source: MA,VMR
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au