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The plaque commemorates the German pioneers of Western Victoria and their contribution to agriculture in the area with their experience of dry-climate farming. The plaque was unveiled during Victoria`s 150th anniversary in 1984-1985. 

Location

Address:Hamilton Street & Anders Lane, Water Tower Museum, Murtoa, 3390
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.615149
Long: 142.471243
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1984-85
Front Inscription

Victoria 150

Growing Together 1984 - 5

This tablet commemorates the German  pioneers in Western Victoria in the late nineteenth century.  

Coming from South Australia, they were experienced in dry climate farming and contributed much to the development of agriculture in the Wimmera District.

Left Side Inscription
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Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,VMR,RHSV
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