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Accession of King Edward VIIIPrint Page 
The stone laid in the South African War Memorial commemorates the accession to the throne of King Edward VIII in 1936.
Edward VIII (1894 – 1972) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same year.
Location
| Address: | Mount Alexander Road, Queens Park, Moonee Ponds, 3039 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.762352 Long: 144.923293 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Imperial |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 30th August, 1936 |
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To commemorate the accession to the Throne of King Edward VIII.
This was erected by the Mayor Cr. W. K. Park J.P.
30th August 1936
And to honour Essendon citizens who took part in the South African War
