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The plaque commemorates the centenary of the Murtoa Railway Water Tower.

The former Railway Water Tower was constructed in 1885 for the Victorian Railways; it was constructed by the Geelong firm of Humble and Nicholson. The face-brick tower is 13 metres high with a riveted wrought-iron tank at the top. Each level of the tower is marked with a string mould and the tank itself has a cornice-like rim and a basalt coping base. Each level of the tower has arched windows and, aligned with the entry door, segmented arched openings for loading. The tower is now used as a museum by the Murtoa and District Historical Society.

Location

Address:	Hamilton Street & Anders Lane, Water Tower, Murtoa, 3390
State:	VIC
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -36.615149 Long: 142.471243 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Plaque
Monument Theme:	Technology
Sub-Theme:	Industry
Approx. Event Start Date:	1886
Approx. Event End Date:	1986
Link:	http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Sunday 9th November, 1986

Source: MA, VHD