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Creswick Civic Honour Roll : 20-May-2012
Creswick Civic Honour Roll : 20-May-2012

Photographs supplied by Kent Watson

The honour roll commemorates former citizens who contributed to the establishment of Creswick, its social fabric, cultural development or welfare in a significant manner.

Location

Address:Albert Street, Shire Offices, Creswick, 3363
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.423878
Long: 143.89495
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Honour Roll
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 13th May, 2011
Front Inscription

Creswick Civic Honour Roll

Dedicated to the men and women of Creswick who have worked tirelessly for their town

Sponsored by the Creswick & District Historical Society

Plaque :
Anthony Pasco
(1830 - 1904)
For the construction of numerous heritage listed buildings in Creswick, lining both sides of Albert Street and environs

Plaque :
Mrs W. P. (Leah) Northcott
(1852 - 1928)
For her leading role in the community, particularly the construction of the Bandstand - a useful and permanent memorial to Queen Victoria`s Diamond Jubilee

Plaque  : 

Sir Alexander James Peacock K.C.M.G.
(1861 - 1933)

For the role he played in the civic life of the community and for the establishment of the Creswick Forestry School - the major centre for forestry science education in Australia 

Plaque :

Miss Emma Caroline Malton
(1861 - 1940)
In recognition of her service to the Creswick community through the promotion of musical accomplishment

Plaque :

Thomas Cooper
(1832 - 1900)
For his role in establishing Creswick`s first water supply and many other important civic developments.

Plaque :

Mrs Margaret Muriel (Margo) Eddy
(1895 - 1988)

In recognition of her service to the Creswick Hospital and many other community organisations

Plaque :

William John (Bill) Huntly
(1932 - 2003)

In acknowledgement of his contribution to local health and aged care, and his commitment to the community

 

 

Source: MA
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