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JOHN SIMPSON MEMORIAL
RIVER DRIVE, TARWIN LOWER, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE

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John Simpson Memorial

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Statement of Significance
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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The John Simpson memorial, established c.1861, at River Drive Tarwin Lower.

Why is it significant?
The John Simpson memorial is of local historic significance to the district of Tarwin Lower.

Historically, it is believed to be one of the earliest memorials in the Shire and is important for its ability to assist in understanding and interpreting the early date of settlement of the Tarwin Lower area. (AHC criteria - A.4 and D.2)

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- Physical Description 1
  
  JOHN SIMPSON MEMORIAL - Physical Description 1
  
  A Victorian era marble headstone surrounded by a cast iron metal enclosure, which is now situated adjacent to River Drive. It is understood that the memorial is not situated above the remains: they are believed to be located underneath the adjacent roadway.
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  Heritage Study and Grading
  
  South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
  
  Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
  Year: 2004
  Grading:
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- JOHN SIMPSON GRAVE
  
  Victorian Heritage Inventory
- Tarwin Lower Butter Factory (former)
  
  South Gippsland Shire
- TARWIN LOWER MEMORIAL HALL
  
  South Gippsland Shire
- 'CARINYA' LADSONS STORE
  
  Victorian Heritage Register H0568
- 1 Alexander Street
  
  Yarra City
- 1 Botherambo Street
  
  Yarra City