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Alexander RossPrint Page 
21-August-2021
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The Alexander Ross Reserve commemorates Alexander Ross (1895 - 1983), the founder of Ross Roses who lived in Melrose Park from 1952 to 1983.
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Location
| Address: | Mead Crescent, Alexander Ross Reserve, Melrose Park, 5039 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.978572 Long: 138.581774 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 14th January, 1996 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAPlaque :
Alexander Ross Reserve
This reserve is named in memory of Alexander Ross, founder of Ross Roses.
He lived on Edward Street (Melrose Park) from 1952 until his death.
His rose nursery occupied this site from 1952 - 65.
Alexander Ross
1895 - 1983
Unveiled 14 January 1996
Joy O`Hazy Mayor
Tony Lawson City Manager
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
