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The plaque commemorates William Forbes, a member of the Parkies of Cleve Gardens.
Cleve Gardens was a place where Aboriginals could meet and catch up with the news of relatives and friends. The park has even won official recognition as an aboriginal meeting place by being listed in the Aboriginal Historic Places Register.
Location
| Address: | The Esplanade, Cleve Gardens, St Kilda, 3182 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.861958 Long: 144.973106 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
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| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
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Front Inscription
William Forbes
"Boom Boom"
1944 - 2004
In loving memory from the Parkies
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
