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The monument commemorates the pioneers of Loch, and the centenary of Loch from 1876 to 1976.
Residents of the picturesque South Gippsland dairying district township of Loch are preparing for their centenary year celebrations which will be held over the Queen's Birthday weekend, June 12-14. Mr Albert Kent, with his bullock team, will lead the opening procession. There will be dancing at night, and after church on Sunday, a memorial plaque will be unveiled.
Australian Womens Weekly, 26th May 1976.
Location
| Address: | Victoria Road , Centennial Park , Loch, 3945 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.368568 Long: 145.705876 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1876 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1976 |
| Designer: | B. Lee |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Wakley Pty. Ltd. |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 13th June, 1976 |
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Loch Centenary
1876 - 1976
This monument is erected in grateful memory of the pioneers of this District and to commemorate Loch's centennial year
This plaque was unveiled on June 13th 1976 by Mrs Molly Dilger
Wakley P/L
