South African (Boer) War Centenary MemorialPrint Page
The monument commemorates the centenary of the South African (Boer) War and all who served in that conflict and the centenary of the Federation of Australia. The monument lists the names of those who volunteered from Swan Hill.
Location
Address: | Campbell & McCallum Streets, Median Strip, Swan Hill, 3585 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.338696 Long: 143.559247 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 |
Monument Manufacturer: | Kelly Brothers (Swan Hill, VIC) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 25th April, 2001 |
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Erected to commemorate the centenaries of the Anglo Boer War South Africa 1899 - 1999
And the Federation of Australia
1901 - 2001
To all Australians who served in the South African Anglo Boer War
Oct. 11th 1899 - May 31st 1902.
It is our duty to remember them
Plaque:
Centenaries Memorial
1901 - 2001.
A Federation Fund Project
Officially unveiled on ANZAC Day 25th April 2001 by John Forrest MP Federal Member for Mallee
Centenaries Project Committee
Mark S Turvey, Joanne J Curnow,
Trevor M Duffin, Bruce D Clare
Our brave volunteers who enlisted and served from Swan Hill
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