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Tally Ho Taylor
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A plaque commemorates James (Tally-Ho) Taylor, bugler to Major Mitchell`s exploration party who drowned here in 1836 while seeking a suitable crossing to this "Swampy River" on Major Mitchell's voyage of exploration.
Location
| Address: | Lakeview Close, Benalla, 3672 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.54894 Long: 145.975047 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 13-October-1836 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 13-October-1836 |
| Monument Manufacturer: | Benalla and District Historical Society |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA,VMR,RHSVIn memory of James ("Tally-Ho") Taylor,
Bugler to Major Thomas Livingston Mitchell`s exploration party who was drowned here whilst seeking a suitable crossing of the `Swampy River` on 13th October 1836.
Erected by Benalla and District Historical Society
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
