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Photographs supplied by Greg Gordon

The monument commemorates the 125th anniversary of the settlement of Poowong.

It consists of a statue of a pack horse surrounded by a number of panels which describe the history of Poowong. The monument underwent renovations and repairs in 2006. 

Location

Address:Ranceby Road, Poowong, 3988
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.342775
Long: 145.765332
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
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Artist:Rod Sheehan (Rosedale, VIC)
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 18th April, 1999
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Front Inscription

Unveiled in April 18, 1999

To mark the 125th anniversary of Poowong settlement

Original work by Rod Sheehan of Rosedale : 1999

Repairs and renovations by Ken Blum of Baxter : 2006

Left Side Inscription

Pioneer Pack Horse

Donated by Alex. Scott & Staff Pty. Ltd. and Scott Family members

To honour James & Elizabeth Scott

The first settlers of Poowong

Unveiled 18 - 4 - 1999.

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