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William (Billl) Deane WakehamPrint Page 
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The monument and Bill Wakeham Reserve commemorate William (Billl) Deane Wakeham for his services to the Illawong community.
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Location
| Address: | Bignell Street, Bill Wakeham Reserve, Illawong, 2234 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.993305 Long: 151.065001 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
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Front Inscription
William (Billl) Deane Wakeham J. P.
Born At Wyee, 22. 8. 1920
Resident Adjacent To This Reserve
At "The Rockies" From 1948 to 25. 3. 2000
This monument is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of
Bill Wakeham
who, along with his wife Joan, was actively involved
in the naming of Illawong. As a founding member of the local fire
brigade and progress association he was a major contributor to
the establishment of many necessary services for the community
and to the development of the local school.
Always a true conservationist.
Bill will live forever in the hearts of those who knew his worth.
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
