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07-November-2018
07-November-2018

Photographs supplied by Harry Frochter

The fountain commemorates the opening of the water supply to the town. 

A long awaited amenity, the installation of a reticulated water supply for the township, took place with its linkage to the comprehensive water scheme in October 1959. To commemorate this historic occasion, the Minister for Works (Mr. John Tonkin) unveiled a plaque. Previously the lack of an adequate water supply had been the prime factor in retarding the growth
and improvements in the town.

 

Location

Address:Albany Highway, Williams Rest Stop, Williams, 6391
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.030456
Long: 116.878623
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Fountain
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:State
Actual Event Start Date:18-October-1957
Actual Event End Date:18-October-1957
Link:https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/about-in…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 18th October, 1957
Front Inscription

Williams Water Supply

Opened by the Hon. John. T. Tonkin M.L.A. Minister for Works and Water Supplies on 18th October 1957

Constructed by the Public Works Department of Western Australia

Source: MA,HWA
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