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26-April-2019
26-April-2019

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The plaque was erected in memory of Thomas Garby Davey, manager of the Harrietville Gold Mining Company who founded the Harrietville School of Mines. Thomas Davey was President of the Shire of Bright in 1896 and died in London in 1923. 

Location

Address:196 Great Alpine Road, Harrietville, 3741
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.890396
Long: 147.064161
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Industry
Approx. Event Start Date:1889
Approx. Event End Date:1899

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 30th January, 1983
Front Inscription

In Memory Of 
THOMAS GARBY DAVEY

Who Lived In This House As Manager Of
The Harrietville G.M.Co. 1889 - 1899,
Founded Harrietville School Of Mines
1890, Was President Of The Shire Of 
Bright 1896. Died London 1923.

Presented To The 
Harrietville Historical Society
On The Publication Of 
Gold At Harrietville
30 January 1983

Source: MA
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