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09-January-2015
Photographs supplied by Greg Gordon
The monument commemorates the 125th anniversary of the settlement of Poowong.
It consists of a statue of a pack horse surrounded by a number of panels which describe the history of Poowong. The monument underwent renovations and repairs in 2006.
Location
| Address: | Ranceby Road, Poowong, 3988 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.342775 Long: 145.765332 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Artist: | Rod Sheehan (Rosedale, VIC) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th April, 1999 |
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Front Inscription
Unveiled in April 18, 1999
To mark the 125th anniversary of Poowong settlement
Original work by Rod Sheehan of Rosedale : 1999
Repairs and renovations by Ken Blum of Baxter : 2006
Left Side Inscription
Source: MAPioneer Pack Horse
Donated by Alex. Scott & Staff Pty. Ltd. and Scott Family members
To honour James & Elizabeth Scott
The first settlers of Poowong
Unveiled 18 - 4 - 1999.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
