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The town clock and half scale model of the stump jump plough invented by James Phelps commemorate the Birchip centenary.
Location
Address: | Cumming Avenue & Rundle Street, Median Strip, Birchip, 3483 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.98225 Long: 142.917588 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Structure |
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Monument Theme: | Landscape |
Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1882 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1992 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 8th October, 1982 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,VMRBirchip Centenary
1882 - 1982
These centenary markers,
a half-scale model of Mr. J. Phelps`
Stump Jump Plough and a town clock
were erected by the citizens of the
Shire of Birchip.
Unveiled by
His Excellency
Rear-Admiral Sir Brian Murray
K.C.M.G., A.O., K. St. J.
Governor of Victoria
on 8th October, 1982
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