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The fountain was erected to commemorate those from Mordialloc and District who served in World War One. The taps of the fountain have since been removed.
A remarkably well attended publie meeting was held at the Mechanics' Institute last Tuesday night for the purpose of considering what further steps were advisable to secure the erection of a fountain in commemoration of local boys who enlisted for active service. Mr G. Fethers presided, and at the outset explained the present position. The first meeting in connection with the proposal was held on 1st June, 1915; a small committee was then formed, but the matter was practically shelved for the time with a view of completing it on a large scale as soon as the war was over. Mr Phillips was originally secretary of the committee and Mrs. T. Anderson treasurer. Mr Phillips subsequently resigned, and Mr J. Snell took his place. At the meeting on Tuesday night the whole of this committee resigned in order that a large and more influential committee might be selected by the public. The amount at present in hand is £34 2s 7d.
After a brief preliminary discussion the meeting unanimously endorsed the proposal, and the following were selected as a committee :-Messrs. W. Hill, J. Evans, E. Droop, J. Lawn, T. Anderson, G. Baker, W. Morgan, J. Gilmour, W. Cobb, A, Funston, and F.Lording. Mr J. Snell was appointed honorary secretary, Mr Cliff Caldwell honorary treasurer, and Messrs. Bradley and McPhate trustees. During the course of the meeting Mr Droop suggested that an extended appeal should not be made to the public at the present time as it would clash with the special appeal from the Y.M.C.A. It was estimated that £400 would be required, as the fountain would necessarily have to be a
Moorabbin News (VIC), 30 November 1918.
Location
Address: | Beach Road & Nepean Highway, Mordialloc, 3195 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.008853 Long: 145.087813 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Fountain |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Designer: | Hoskin & Company (Hawthorn, VIC) |
Dedication
Erected in honour of those from Mordialloc and District who served in the Great War
1914 - 1919