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The railway level crossing gates commemorate Rex Tilbrook for his services in the preservation of the Mount Barker Junction - Goolwa to Victor Harbor railway.
Rex Tilbrook was the inaugural president of "Savrail" (1981 -1997) which sought to preserve the railway.
Location
Address: | Coral Street, Victor Harbor, 5211 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.553916 Long: 138.624085 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Gates |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 16th August, 1998 |
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Plaque :
Rex Tilbrook Memorial Gates
The Coral Street level crossing gates are dedicated to honour the memory of the late Rex Tilbrook - inaugural President of "Savrail" (1981 - 1997)
Who was a crusader in the diligent struggle to ensure retention of the historic and scenic Mt Barker Junction - Goolwa to Victor Harbor railway for the benefit of future generations.
Unveiled by the Honourable Dean Brown M.P. Member for Finniss
Sunday 16th August 1998
Patron : 1981 - 1983 Sir Barton Pope
1985 - 1997 Lady Downer