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John Dixon DerryPrint Page 
30-August-2013
Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders
A plaque commemorates John Dixon Derry, an engineer who was responsible for constructing the Natimuk and Arapiles water channels.
Location
| Address: | Main Street, Between Shire Office & Old Court House, Natimuk, 3409 |
|---|---|
| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.740153 Long: 141.944267 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1887 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1889 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA,VMRJohn Dixon Derry
Born 1840 died March 12 1913
Mr Derry A Leading Engineer
Made An Out Standing Contribution
To Water Conservation In Victoria
And The Domestic And Stock
Supply System In The Wimmera
1887-8-9
1) Construction Of Natimuk Channel Of 28½ miles
2) Construction Of Arapiles Channel Of 17½ miles
Cost of Natimuk Arapiles Channel System
33,000 Pounds
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
