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The band rotunda was erected in 1888 to commemorate the jubilee of Queen Victoria`s reign.
In 1901, the rotunda was lifted 8 feet off the ground, to allow the construction of a brick base designed by G. Garson, Shire Engineer in 1900-1901, to accommodate additional fire brigade equipment.
Victoria (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she adopted the additional title of Empress of India. With a reign of 63 years, seven months and two days, Victoria was the longest -reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in world history until her great-great-granddaughter Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her on 9 September 2015.
Queen Victoria`s birthday, 24th May, used to be called `Empire Day`. There were special assemblies at school with songs praising the British Empire. Children were then given a half-day holiday. Up to the 1950s, Empire Day was celebrated in Australia with huge bonfires and fireworks.
Location
| Address: | High Street, Median Strip, Rushworth, 3612 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.588156 Long: 145.016328 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Imperial |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 20-June-1837 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 20-June-1887 |
| Designer: | G. Garson |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/ |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1888 |
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