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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C8G_porcupine-flat-dredge_Maldon-Victoria.html
This bucket dredge was operated here by George Heywood, Eric Baumann and others, for about 30 years, until it was abandoned in 1984. It was one of the last dredges operated in Victoria.
It is a relatively small bucket dredge, but is one of few …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C8F_the-only-classified-brothel-in-victoria_Echuca-Victoria.html
This Establishment Built About 1878 Is The Only Classified Brothel in Victoria
The house consists of 3 small rooms on each floor, the upper rooms being reached by a staircase leading into a sheltered lane running off Little Hopwood street, maki…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14MF_the-great-zig-zag_Clarence-New-South-Wales.html
A railway zig zag is a series of reversing ramps used to avoid very steep grades. John Whitton, Engineer in Chief NSW Government Railways 1856-90, chose this as the economical method for the descent from Clarence to Lithgow. Built during 1866-69 b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZV9_major-mitchell-explorer_Wedderburn-Victoria.html
Major T.MitchellExplorerPassed Here 7th July 1836Erected by Shire of Korong1930
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZK6_aboriginal-soldiers_Warrnambool-Victoria.html
This memorial is dedicated to all Aboriginal men and women from South West Victoria who served their country proudly along with fellow Australians since World War 1.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZK3_warrnambool-150th-anniversary-1847-1997_Warrnambool-Victoria.html
This stone commemorating the Foundation of WarrnamboolGazetted on 17 February 1847was unveiled byHis Excellency The Honourable Richard E. McGarvie A,C.Governor of Victoriain the presence of His Worship the Mayor Cr Gerald Shanley
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZK2_historic-shipwreck-trail_Peterborough-Victoria.html
The Newfield Three masted iron barque 1306 tons grossBuilt Dundee Scotland 1889Wrecked Newfield Bay 29 August 1892The Newfield", with a crew of 26, left Sharpness, Scotland, on 28 May 1889, with a cargo of fine salt for Brisbane. Near midnight on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZFS_ss-casino_Port-Fairy-Victoria.html
Top MarkerThis memorial was unveiledJuly 8 1934 by Mrs. C.A. Melhuishdaughter ofCaptain Thomas Boydfirst master of the S.S. Casino.Middle MarkerBorough of Port FairyThis commemorative plaque is to mark the 100th anniversary of the registration of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZFH_captain-john-griffiths_Port-Fairy-Victoria.html
In Memory of Captain John Griffiths 1801 - 1881
This island is named after him and he was responsible for bringing the first White settlers from Launceston, Tasmania to Portland Bay and Port Fairy Victoria. He established the first major whalin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUX9_the-big-tree_Guildford-Victoria.html
GuildfordThe Big Tree is thought to be one of the largest examples of the species in Victoria. It has been recorded as having a height of 30m, a canopy spread of 34m, and trunk circumference of 9.35m. Estimates of the age of the tree range between…