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The drinking fountain commemorates local physician, Dr John Alexander Sutherland.
A drinking fountain, erected to the memory of the late Dr. J. A. Sutherland, of Ascot Vale, was unveiled this afternoon by Dr. J. Y. Fishbourne. The fountain is situated close to the main entrance of the Queen`s park, Moonee Ponds, is of Gothic design, and twelve feet high. It is erected of red and grey Heathcote granite, mounted on a solid bluestone pedestal, and is suitably inscribed. The work was executed by Messrs A. and G. Ballantyne,
The Herald (Melbourne), 22 August 1908.
Location
| Address: | Mount Alexander Road & Taylor Street, Median Strip, Moonee Ponds, 3039 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.764195 Long: 144.923334 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Fountain |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Medicine |
| Designer: | A. & G. Ballantyne |
| Monument Manufacturer: | A. & G. Ballantyne |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 22nd August, 1908 |
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To the memory of Dr J. A. Sutherland
Born at Wick, Scotland, 5th May 1847
Died at Moonee Ponds, 15th Nov. 1906
A skilled physician; a good citizen ; a friend to the poor
Erected by his friends and fellow townsmen of Essendon
22nd August 1908.
The memory of the just is blessed.
Prov. X. 7.
