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Newstead Pioneer Memorial
Newstead Pioneer Memorial

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The plaque commemorates education in the area from 1857, the centenary of the Newstead Primary School # 452 in 1977, the first combined church services on the site in 1837 and was presented by the Australian Natives Association (A.N.A.) in honour of the pioneers of the district. 

The plaque is located near the Old Tree in Tivey Street where the first combined church service was held. 

Location

Address:Tivey Street, Newstead, 3462
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.110584
Long: 144.053757
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement

Dedication

Front Inscription

This plaque commemorates education in this area from 1857, the Centenary of the Newstead Primary School No. 452 in October 1977 and the first combined church services of the Newstead District held on this site in 1837.

Presented by the Australian Natives Association in honour of the pioneers of this District

Source: MA
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