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The brass plaque commemorates Trooper George Hull who died during the South African (Boer) War.
A memorial service and ceremony of unveiling a memorial tablet erected in the State school, Dunach, by the friends of the late Trooper George Hull, of the Third Queensland Contingent, took place on Friday night at Dunach. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. H. Gillbank, Mr. Geo. Mitchell, M.L.A., performed the unveiling ceremony. Trooper Hull saw a good deal of active service, and was engaged in the relief of Mafeking, but was eventually attacked by fever and died at Pretoria. His family reside at Dunach, near Talbot, where he received his education in the school where the tablet is placed.
Age (Melbourne,), 17 February 1902.
Location
Address: | Ballarat & Heales Streets, A.N.A. Hall, Talbot, 3371 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.170304 Long: 143.70187 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 06-January-1901 |
Actual Event End Date: | 06-January-1901 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 14th February, 1902 |
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To the glory of God and sacred to the memory of Trooper George Hull
Son of Mr. George Hull of Dunach who died whilst on active service in South Africa
6th January 1901
"Fight The Good Fight 1 Tim. V1. 12."