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The monument recognises the role of women in the development of Bendigo from the discovery of gold in Victoria to the present day. The sculpture was unveiled to celebrate the 150 years of gold in Bendigo.
Location
Address: | High Street, R F Turner Memorial Playground, Golden Square, 3555 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.768611 Long: 144.264776 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Artist: | Yvonne George |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 28th September, 2001 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MACelebrating Women
A sculpture recognising the role of women in the development of Bendigo from the discovery of gold in 1851 to the present day.
Unveiled by the Hon. Candy Broad, MLC Minister for Energy and Resources Minister for Ports
Supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund.
28th September 2001
Sculptor Yvonne George
Cr Barry Ackerman Mayor
Mrs Fay Buerger Project Manager
150 Years of Gold Bendigo
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