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The gardens commemorate Henry Neville Phillips, a former Town Clerk from 1888 to 1935. Mr Phillips died in 1938.
Mr. Henry Neville Phillips, C.E., who was town clerk of Maryborough for 47 years, died suddenly on Wednesday night, aged 74 years. Mr. Phillips was appointed town clerk when aged only 24 years, and he retired in 1935. He was secretary of the Maryborough Waterworks Trust for a similar period. For 22 years he was secretary of the Maryborough Highland Society, and also held office in the Australian Natives' Association, rifle club, and football and cricket clubs. Mr. Phillips has left a widow and a son and a daughter. The funeral yesterday afternoon was well attended.
The Argus (Melbourne), 9 December 1938.
Location
Address: | Alma Street, Phillips Gardens, Maryborough, 3465 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.048456 Long: 143.736836 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Garden |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Government - Local |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1888 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1935 |
Dedication
Phillips Gardens
Named in honor of Henry Neville Phillips
Town Clerk
1888 - 1935