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The end of a Furphy Water Cart commemorates the launch of Furphys Metal Centre in September 1993, and the company's 120 years of service to Australia from 1873 to 1993.

Location

Address:	7723 Goulburn Valley Highway, Museum of Vehicle Evolution , Kialla , 3631
State:	VIC
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -36.438397 Long: 145.388727 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Technology
Monument Theme:	Technology
Sub-Theme:	Industry
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:	1873
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:	1993
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Thursday 23rd September, 1993
Approx. Monument Dedication Date:

Front Inscription

Furphy`s Farm Water Cart

Born about 1880 - still "going strong"

J. F. Furphy & Sons

Makers

- Vic -
Shepparton

Commemorative tank end cast for the launch of Furphys Metal Centre by B C Ruxton O.B.E. on 23 • 9 • 93 and the companys 120 years service to Australia 1873 • 1993

Good better best
Never let it rest
Till your good is better
And you better best

Left Side Inscription

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Inscription in Proximity

Source: MA

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