Historical information
Dunstan Gates, Charlton Showgrounds. c.1960. Entrance gates to the Showgrounds (Charlton Park) on the Calder Highway. Named after Albert Dunstan, Victorian Premier. A public meeting was reported in the Charlton Tribune 1950, 19/05 deciding to erect a memorial to the late Sir Albert Dunstan. Setting an objective of 5000 pounds. The shire council had given 500 pounds as a lead. It was decided that a memorial gateway with a suitable plaque would be erected in front of Charlton Park in recognition of his service to Charlton, the electorate and the State.
Physical description
B/w photo of the Dunstan Gates c.1960. There are markings left by tape adhesive on the left and right of the photo.
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References
- Charlton Celebrating 150 years 1863 - 2013 ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-646-90168-8 Sports
- Memorial to Sir Albert Dunstan Charlton Tribune, 1950 19/05
- Honor late Sir Albert Dunstan The Horsham times, Tue 13th June 1950, p1.
