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South African (Boer) War MemorialPrint Page 
The War Memorial was originally a fountain erected by public subscription and unveiled by the Premier, Mr Bent, on the 7th May 1904. It commemorates the men from Moorabbin Shire who saw active service in the South African (Boer) War.
The monument was designed and erected by Mr Wilson of Surrey Hills, and it originally stood in Cheltenham Park but was relocated in 1999 to the rear of the Cheltenham RSL.
At a "Welcome Home" tendered to Corporal Ethell, Privates Duff, Reynolds, Redston, Spears, Monk and Black, of the Fifth Contingent, at Cheltenham, it was decided to erect a drinking fountain to perpetuate the memory of all "Moorabbinites" who had seen active service in South Africa. The site chosen is near the mechanics' institute, at the corner of Charman and Point Nepean roads. The cost is estimated at £100, of which £27 was subscribed in the room. It is hoped that the unveiling ceremony will take place on Coronation day. Captain Staynes, the Rev. A. Caffin, Messrs. Penny and Comport, J's.P., Reynolds, Daff and Rippon were appointed to receive donations, and Mr. J. Merriman will act as secretary.
Age (Melbourne), 13 May 1902.
Boer War Unveiling 1904Location
| Address: | Centre Dandenong Road, Memorial Precinct, Cheltenham Moorabbin RSL , Cheltenham, 3192 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.968847 Long: 145.089432 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Boer |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 11-October-1899 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 31-May-1902 |
| Designer: | Mr Wilson (Surrey Hills, VIC) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 7th May, 1904 |
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IN MEMORIAM
Trooper W. CHRISTIE
Died at Rustenburg 1900
F. CLAY
Killed In Action At
Elandschock 1901
J. COLLINS
Killed In Action At
Wilmansrust 1901
F. FISHER
Died
Returned
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget
Erected
By
The Residents Of Moorabbin
To Perpetuate The Noble Deeds Of
Our Moorabbin Boys
Whose Names Are Inscribed Hereon
Who Volunteered And Fought
For The Empire In The
South African War 1899 - 1902
Returned
[ Names ]
Unveiled By
The Hon. T. Bent Premier
On The 7th May 1904
Returned
[ Names ]
