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09-January-2017
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The monument commemorates local police constable George Gilding who died on the 5th May 1945.
In December 1934 following a period of wild weather, the most disastrous floods to have affected Victoria left over 1,500 homeless in the Chelsea district. Police Constable George Gilding was one of three policemen who between them rescued over 100 people.
Location
| Address: | 6 The Strand, Courthouse Museum, Chelsea, 3171 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.052743 Long: 145.114987 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - State |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 5th May, 1945 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,RHSVCitizens` tribute to the memory of 1st Const. Geo. R. Gilding
May 5th 1945.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
