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Large bronze plaque with details of the history of the water supply and sewerage systems provided by the Ballarat Water Commission and Ballarat Sewerage Authority commemorates the centenary of the first permanent water supply to Ballarat and District.

 

Location

Address:White Swan Reservoir, Glen Park , 3352
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.516921
Long: 143.926338
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Technology
Sub-Theme:Industry
Actual Event Start Date:1862
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Actual Event End Date:1962
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 16th March, 1962
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Front Inscription

On 16th March 1962 these plaques were unveiled by Hon. Henry E. Bolte, MLA, Premier of Victoria to mark the centenary year of permanent water supply to Ballarat and district.

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: VMR
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