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08-January-2017
08-January-2017

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A plaque commemorates the centenary of the Patterson River which was first built as a large drain for Carrum Swamp.

The suburb of Patterson Lakes was to be located in Carrum on what was originally part of the Carrum Carrum Swamp . The Carrum Carrum Swamp was drained in 1879 when the Patterson Cut (formed in 1876), and other drainage measures were undertaken to prevent flooding of the Eumemmering Creek, which overflowed into the Carrum Carrum Swamp.

Location

Address:Nepean Highway, Beauty Spot, Patterson River Park, Carrum, 3197
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.073564
Long: 145.121025
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:State
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1879
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1979
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 18th March, 1979
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Front Inscription

This Plaque Was Unveiled By
His Excellency
The Honourable Sir Henry Winneke
K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., O.B.E., K. St. J., Q.C.
Governor Of Victoria
On 18th March, 1979
To Commemorate
The Centenary
Of The Patterson River
1879 - 1979

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,RHSV
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au