Ulverstone Memorial Clock Turns 70 Event
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The Ulverstone Memorial Clock (Shrine of Remembrance) is turning 70. Join Council, and an extra special guest of honour, to celebrate 70 years since it was completed.
WHEN: 24th December 2023, 11am -12pm,
WHERE: The Wave Public Sculpture, 1 Reibey Street, Ulvestone (Outside Hive).
WHY: This event will be a special opportunity to celebrate the Ulverstone Memorial Clock as a significant landmark and memorial site, with one of the people involved in the project all those years ago. The event will welcome guest of honour, Jernej Bajzelj, who was one of the builders behind the clock.
PHOTOS FEATURED:
Photo One: Features Jernej Bajzelj and colleague, Rex Smith, on the day they finished the clock in December 1953.
Photo Two: Features the time capsule being installed. It will be another 30 years until it can be retrieved.
The Ulverstone Clock Tower is a culturally and historically significant part of the furniture here in Central Coast, and Council can’t wait to celebrate this 70-year milestone with the community.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Friday 15th December 2023 via phone 03 6429 8902 or email [email protected].