William Walker FoxPrint Page 
The brass tablet commemorates William Walker Fox (1837 - 1925), headmaster of Horton College for 26 years.
The unveiling of the tablet in memory of William Walker Fox, B.A, for 26 years headmaster of Horton College, Ross, took place, at the Ross Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon. The old college seats were filled with old boys, and a good sprinkling of townspeople and visitors. The Rev. C. W. Turner, M.A., presided. Hon. F. P. Hart, M.L.C, himself an old scholar, unveiled the tablet, and gave a suitable address. Mr. B. B. Grubb, the veteran, who left 60 years ago, was among those present. Nearly 100 old boys subscribed to the memorial.
Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 4 June 1928.
William Walker Fox 1925Location
| Address: | Church Street, Uniting Church, Ross, 7209 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.032296 Long: 147.491368 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 2nd June, 1928 |
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Erected by Old Horton College Boys
In memory of a true friend
William Walker Fox B. A.
For 26 years Head Master of Horton College, Ross.
Born Nov. 25th 1837. Died April 4th 1925.
