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01-March-2015
01-March-2015
Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown

The plaque erected by friends, commemorates James William (Will) Christie of the Bushmen's Contingent who died during the South African (Boer War) at Rustenburg, South Africa on 7th December 1900.

Cheltenham. The Rev. Stanley Low, of Christ Church, Dingley, will preach a sermon at the unveiling of the memorial tablet to the memory of the late Will Christie, of the Bushmens' Contingent. The ceremony will be performed by Colonel Tom Price, an old Brighton boy. The popular Captain Ham will also take part. The Company is also to parade with the head-quarters band.
Brighton Southern Cross (Vic), 6 July 1901.

Location

Address:Park Road & Nepean Highway, St Matthew`s Anglican, Old Church Building, Cheltenham, 3192
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.965469
Long: 145.057189
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:07-December-1900
Actual Event End Date:07-December-1900
Link:http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/…

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:July-1901
Front Inscription

In memory of Will Christie of The Bushmen's Contingent S.African War,

Died at Rustenburg
7th Dec.1900

Erected by his friends as a memorial of noble deeds done by Australians

Source: VWHI, MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au