Private Will ChristiePrint Page 
The plaque erected by friends, commemorates James William (Will) Christie of the Bushmen's Contingent who died during the South African (Boer War) at Rustenburg, South Africa on 7th December 1900.
Cheltenham. The Rev. Stanley Low, of Christ Church, Dingley, will preach a sermon at the unveiling of the memorial tablet to the memory of the late Will Christie, of the Bushmens' Contingent. The ceremony will be performed by Colonel Tom Price, an old Brighton boy. The popular Captain Ham will also take part. The Company is also to parade with the head-quarters band.
Brighton Southern Cross (Vic), 6 July 1901.
Location
| Address: | Park Road & Nepean Highway, St Matthew`s Anglican, Old Church Building, Cheltenham, 3192 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.965469 Long: 145.057189 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 07-December-1900 |
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| Actual Event End Date: | 07-December-1900 |
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| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | July-1901 |
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In memory of Will Christie of The Bushmen's Contingent S.African War,
Died at Rustenburg
7th Dec.1900
Erected by his friends as a memorial of noble deeds done by Australians
