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A tree commemorates a local boy, Philip Collier, who later became Premier of Western Australia from 1924 to 1930, and 1933 to 1936. The tree was planted in 1985 to commemorate Parliamentary Week in Western Australia.
Philip Collier (21 April 1873 – 18 October 1948) was Premier of Western Australia for nine years, the longest ever term for an Australian Labor Party premier.
Location
| Address: | Eastville & Shellbourne Roads, Former Primary School, Eastville, 3463 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.871828 Long: 143.961391 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Tree |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - State |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonl… |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | October-1985 |
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Front Inscription
Source: VMR,RHSV, ADB This tree was planted to honour Hon. Philip Collier, Premier, Western Australia 1924-1930, 1933-1936, who attended school in this district. Commemorating Parliamentary Week in Western Australia Oct. 1985.
Sponsor: Alcoa of Australia
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
