www.monumentaustralia.org.au
Home » Themes » People » Settlement
J. W. GardnerPrint Page 
15-February-2015
Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson
The plaque commemorates J. W. Gardner who was the first settler in the Beech Forest District in 1884.
View Google Map
Location
| Address: | Cliff Young Drive, Beech Forest, 3237 |
|---|---|
| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.637371 Long: 143.570094 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 10th March, 1984 |
|---|
Front Inscription
Source: MAJ. W. Gardner
1861 - 1923
The first selector and settler in the Beech Forest District
November 1884.
His fortitude and enterprise was an inspiration to all.
Unveiled this day 10th March 1984 on the occasion of the Beech Forest Centenary celebration
C. W. Tann Chairman
I. R. Zappelli Secretary
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
