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Private Sam OliverPrint Page 
03-July-2015
Photographs supplied by Chris McLaughlin
The marble tablet was erected in memory of Private Sam Oliver who was killed in action at Rustenderg in 1900 during the South African (Boer) War.
Adjacent to the plaque is a framed hand-written letter which describes his death.
Memorial Tablet Unveiling 1901Location
| Address: | 181 Milawa - Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa Hall, Milawa, 3678 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.448362 Long: 146.431777 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 22-July-1900 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 22-July-1900 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 15th April, 1901 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA To The Memory Of
PRIVATE SAM. OLIVER
Member Of The Victorian Bushman`s Corps
Who Was Killed While Fighting
For Queen And Empire At Rustenberg
South Africa July 22nd 1900.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
