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The tree commemorates 70 years of the Country Women`s Association in Victoria.
The Country Women's Association of Victoria was founded in 1928. It is a non-sectarian, non-party-political, non-profit lobby group working predominantly in the interests of women and children in rural areas. It's first president (1928-1932) was Lady Mitchell. The formation of the Victorian Association was prompted by a meeting organised by Lady Somers (wife of the then state governor) in March 1928. It was quickly strengthened by proliferation of local branches and the decision of the seven Victorian Women's Institutes (the first of which had been formed in 1926) to join the new Association. By 1929 it boasted twenty branches with 1700 members.
Location
| Address: | Glenelg Highway, Stewart Park, Skipton, 3361 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.686014 Long: 143.362456 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Tree |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1928 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1998 |
Dedication
This tree was planted by the Skipton Branch
To commemorate 70 years of the Country Women`s Association of Victoria
1928 - 1998
