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04-May-2023
Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown
The end of a Furphy Water Cart commemorates the launch of Furphys Metal Centre in September 1993, and the company's 120 years of service to Australia from 1873 to 1993.
Location
| Address: | 7723 Goulburn Valley Highway, Museum of Vehicle Evolution , Kialla , 3631 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.438397 Long: 145.388727 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Technology |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1873 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1993 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 23rd September, 1993 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAFurphy`s Farm Water Cart
Born about 1880 - still "going strong"
J. F. Furphy & Sons
Makers
- Vic -
Shepparton
Commemorative tank end cast for the launch of Furphys Metal Centre by B C Ruxton O.B.E. on 23 • 9 • 93 and the companys 120 years service to Australia 1873 • 1993
Good better best
Never let it rest
Till your good is better
And you better best
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
