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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
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au