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30-November-2015
30-November-2015

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The plaque commemorates the opening of the Water Scheme in Axedale in April 1964.

The Axedale Waterworks Trust was created by Order of the Governor in Council on 23 January 1963. It consisted of the three Councillors for the Axedale Riding of the Shire of Strathfieldsaye and three persons appointed by the Minister of Water Supply. 

Location

Address:High Street, Axedale Public Hall, Axedale, 3551
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.787606
Long: 144.502667
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:State
Actual Event Start Date:09-April-1964
Actual Event End Date:09-April-1964

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 9th April, 1964
Front Inscription

Axedale Waterworks Trust

This plaque was erected to commemorate the opening of the Water Scheme st Axedale by the Minister of Water Supply the Hon. W. J. Mibus M.L.A. on Thursday 9th April, 1964.

Chairman 
Commr.  L. J. Ellison.

Members
Commr.  P. V. Bowles    Commr. W. J. Burns
Commr. K. Houlahan     Commr. O. L. Colvin
Commr. J. G. Mill

J. K. Giovanetti  Secretary
H. A. Moors C.E., E.W.S., A.M.I.E. (Aust). Engineer

Source: MA
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