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"Shadows of the Past", is a National Monument of 7 life-size steel structures which commemorate the pioneers of dryland farming in Australia.
Dryland farming and dry farming encompass specific agricultural techniques for the non-irrigated cultivation of crops. Dryland farming is associated with drylands, areas characterized by a cool wet season (which charges the soil with virtually all the moisture that the crops will receive prior to harvest) followed by a warm dry season. They are also associated with arid conditions, areas prone to drought and those having scarce water resources.
Location
| Address: | Red Cliffs - Meringur Road, Millewa Pioneer Village, Meringur, 3496 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.389506 Long: 141.337677 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Agriculture |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 26th January, 1999 |
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Shadows of the Past
A National Monument
To Commemorate The Pioneers Of
Dryland Farms
Throughout Australia
Officially Opened
By
Mr. John Forrest
Federal Member For Mallee
On
Australia Day 26. 1. 1999
Sponsors :
B. l. & K. J. Gregg Transport
Austral Steel - Eagle & Globe
Environment australia
"SHADOWS OF THE PAST"
A NATIONAL MONUMENT
TO COMMEMORATE THE PIONEERS OF
DRYLAND FARMS THROUGHOUT
AUSTRALIA
