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03-May-2015
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The fountain commemorates Merv Wright M.B.E., councillor and council treasurer, farmer, community and charity worker, who was tragically killed in a tractor accident in February 1972.
Location
| Address: | Kings Parade, ANZAC Park, Ulverstone, 7315 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.158486 Long: 146.165959 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Fountain |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Local |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-February-1972 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 03-February-1972 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 31st December, 1973 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAM. H. Wright Memorial Fountain
This fountain is erected in memory of Cr. Merv Wright M.B.E.
Tireless community and charity worker who was accidentally killed on the 3rd February 1972.
It is built from donations by the people of Ulverstone, the Government of Tasmania and former associates from all walks of life.
Officially opened by the Premier of Tasmania the Honourable E. E. Reece M.H.A. on the 31st December, 1973
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
