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The Garden was established to celebrate the centenary of Morwell Shire/City in 1992. On the 20th March 2007, a plaque was placed on the entrance pergola, in recognition of the contribution of the Edwin James Austin Bequest to the development and upkeep of the garden. 

The idea was suggested by Councillor Martin and a Steering Committee was formed.  Barry Johnson, a former president of both the Victorian and Australian Rose Societies, was asked to assist the volunteers to create a beautiful rose garden. The Morwell City Council, which has since become part of the City of Latrobe, offered three locations for consideration, including the chosen site of the Norman Sharpe Reserve. 

The City of Morwell was a local government area about 150 kilometres east-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of 670.81 square kilometres (259.0 sq miles), and existed from 1892 until 1994. Originally split between the Shires of Traralgon and Narracan, Morwell was first incorporated as a shire on 22 May 1892.

Location

Address:2 Avondale Road, Norman Sharpe Reserve, Morwell, 3840
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.236364
Long: 146.391432
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Garden
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:22-May-1892
Actual Event End Date:22-May-1992

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 1st November, 1992
Front Inscription
Morwell Centenary 
Welcome To 
ROSE GARDEN 

A COMMUNITY PROJECT 
NORMAN SHARPE RESERVE 

AN INTERNATIONAL GARDEN
OF EXCELLENCE

 
Left Side Inscription

Plaque:
       THE
MORWELL CENTENARY
ROSE GARDEN
Was Officially Opened By
CR. JOHN GUY J.P.
Mayor Of The City Of Morwell 
             On 
Sunday 1 November 1992

Plaque:
MORWELL CENTENARY ROSE GARDEN 

This Rose Garden Was Designed And Constructed By The Community Committee With The Expert Assistance of Barry Johnson- President Rose Society of Victoria.

The Garden Created By The Citizens Of The City Of Morwell Was Formally Recognised As A Centenary Project By The Council Of The City On 3 February 1992. 

Construction Commenced On 25 March 1992 And Was Made Possible By Generous Community Support. 

Special Recognition Is Noted Of The Efforts Of The Following Members Of The Committee. 
                 Chairperson - Jim Dear 
Fred Bathurst                Lucy Bathurst
Cr. Ken Hewat               Cr. Martin Hill 
Geoff Hill                        Barry Johnson
Bob Jordan                    Del Matthews
Graham Ritchie              Ken Williamson 



 

Right Side Inscription

Plaque:
ROTARY CLUB OF MORWELL INC.
Rotary International 

Norman Sharp Reserve 

Originally Established 1976-1977
In Co-Operation With The Shire Of Morwell.

Morwell Centenary Rose Garden 
Entrance Pergola
Supplied & Erected 1992-1993

We Wish To Thank All Those People
Who Contributed To The Project.

Plaque:
The Advisory Committee And Friends 
               Of 
Morwell Centenary Rose Garden

Acknowledge With Gratitude,
The Generous Contribution
To The Development And Upkeep Of This Garden By 

THE EDWIN JAMES AUSTIN BEQUEST 
Latrobe City Trust

His Thoughtful Consideration 
Leaves Our Community A Garden Of Lasting Beauty 

Placed 
20 March 2007








 

Source: MA
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