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Photograph, Pioneers’ Memorial on Big Hill -- Laying the Foundation Stone c 1935

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Black & white photo showing foundation stone at Pioneers’ Memorial being held in place by a crane and watched by several people. On the right side of stone is the governor of Victoria Lord Huntingfield and beside him, town clerk Mr. Sharpley with a ribbon in his lapel and holding his hat. On the left side wearing glasses is Cr. Stan Freeland.

Physical description

Three Black and white photos of foundation stone, held in place by a crane and watched by several people around the foundation stone c 1935. Of the three photos two are enlarged.

Inscriptions & markings

"This Federation Stone was laid by His Excellency Lord Huntingfield K.C.M.G. governor of Victoria October 7th 1935." - inscribed on the stone.

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stawell

Identifier

0077-6

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Photograph

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Photographic Paper

Measurements

Length: 17.5, Height: 13

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Accessed 28 April 2024

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Photograph, Pioneers’ Memorial on Big Hill -- Laying the Foundation Stone c 1935

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