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14-April-2014 (Graeme Saunders)
Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland / Graeme Saunders / Chris McLaughlin
The memorial comprises of water features, fountain, gardens and statue of a woman. It was sponsored by the County Women`s Association and other women`s organisations.
A committee was formed from the State`s women`s` organisations in January 1963 to erect a fountain to symbolise women`s part in the development of the State.
Location
| Address: | Forrest Drive, Kings Park & Botanic Garden , Kings Park , 6005 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.962733 Long: 115.838862 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Fountain |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Designer: | Geoffrey Summerhayes |
| Artist: | Margaret Priest |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 14th January, 1968 |
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Front Inscription
Pioneer Womens Memorial
This fountain plays to honour the Pioneer Women of Western Australia. The figure symbolises their courage, strength and tenderness. Mother and child move through the bushland of surging jets towards their destiny, the three great sprays.
Opened by Lady Kendrew 14th January 1968.
Sculptress : Margaret Priest. Architect : Geoffrey E. Summerhayes.
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