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Location
| Address: | Point Lonsdale Road, Rip View Lookout, Point Lonsdale, 3225 |
|---|---|
| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.289224 Long: 144.615444 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 13-June-1971 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 13-June-1971 |
Dedication
This Plaque Is Laid In Honour Of
DOUGLAS TREVOR MEW
Born 27 3 1932
Who On Sunday 13th June, 1971, Became The
First Person On Record To Successfully
Conquer The Rip By Swimming From Pt.
Lonsdale to Pt. Nepean.
He Completed This Feat Without A Cage, In A
Time Of 61 Minutes.
