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The plaque commemorates the devastating bushfire which occurred in February 1977.
On 12 February 1977, Streatham was partially destroyed by a bushfire which was one of many that spread rapidly across the plains of Western Victoria that day. The fire left five men dead and a further seven people suffering heart attacks while defending their properties and the town. The Church, post office, community hall, shops and eighty-one homes were all destroyed in the blaze.
Location
| Address: | Glenelg Highway (Campbell Street) , Simpson Park , Streatham, 3351 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.679333 Long: 143.063326 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 5th June, 1978 |
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| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: |
Front Inscription
To remember the fire of 12 - 2 - 77.
To commemorate the courage of this community in rebuilding to give thanks to all who helped.
Unveiled by Mr. T. L. Austin, M.L.A. on 5 - 6 - 78.
Plaque donated by the young people of Streatham
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
