The Stinson Memorial Project in Mia Mia, Victoria | Landmark & historical place

The Stinson Memorial Project

Locality: Mia Mia, Victoria

Address: Burke & Wills Track , Mia Mia 3444 Mia Mia, VIC, Australia

Website: https://stinsonmemorial.com

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25.01.2022 Many thanks to our first 10 people who have liked this page - please share it with your family and friends!

25.01.2022 Google maps will now show the site of the Stinson Memorial - search for "Stinson Memorial, Burke & Wills Track Mia Mia". https://www.google.com//data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6ad76f88ea3aef91

25.01.2022 The Mitchell Shire Council is the responsible local authority for the site of the proposed Memorial. We are delighted to have hosted a site inspection with the Mayor and the Manager - Livable Communities. This inspection also featured a private visit to the site where the wing landed nearly a kilometer from the main crash site. This was particularly special for committee members as this site is on private land and is not able to be seen from the Memorial site. We thank Mitchell Shire Council for their support and look forward to working closely with them in the future. https://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/

23.01.2022 The Stinson Memorial Project group will be meeting tomorrow (Tuesday)at 2pm at the Mia Mia Mechanics Institute Hall to discuss progress and future plans. You are welcome to attend. The Stinson Memorial Project Group is part the Mia Mia Mechanics Institute Inc and we thank the committee and members for supporting this project.... http://miamiavic.com/mia-mia-hall/

21.01.2022 I am very excited to announce that our permit to install the memorial has been granted by Mitchell Shire Council and construction will be underway very soon.

19.01.2022 This image of the Stinson shows the plane in its original configuration - the Australian Stinsons were modified to a two engine format https://en.wikipedia.org//1945_Australian_National_Airways

19.01.2022 The Stinson Memorial Sub Committee would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy festive season. In the spirit of the season of giving, the donations and grants received in support the project are gratefully acknowledged. Many thanks to: Kyneton R.S.L. Community Underwriting Insurance... Coombe Family Mr G Cooper Mr H Nathan Anonymous Goods and labour in kind donations from residents of the Mia Mia and Redesdale districts have supported the site preparation and preliminary landscaping. The Dedication Ceremony is supported by: Kyneton Aero Club Kyneton Air Cadets Mia Mia Mechanics Institute Inc Mia Mia CFA Shire of Mitchell

18.01.2022 Have you indicated whether you will be attending the dedication ceremony? Please let us know if you are intending to come - respond to the Event page, send us an email or contact Grant or Wendy Hulls.....

17.01.2022 Dedication Ceremony report and launch of the Stinson Memorial Website: https://stinsonmemorial.com/2020/01/31/75-years-on/

16.01.2022 The Stinson Memorial Sub-committee would like to thank the following people and organisations for their wonderful contributions to the success of the dedication of the memorial on 31 January 2020: Andrew & Heather Pattison Anton Hasell Howard Nathan ... Kyneton R.S.L Jim Foreman - A.D.F. Asoociation Kyneton Aero Club - Flypast pilots, safety officers Redesdale CFA Mia Mia CFA Win News Nine News McIvor Times Shire of Mitchell Bendigo Bank Mia Mia Community - Catering See more

15.01.2022 ...and more news reports....

14.01.2022 One day to go.... look forward to seeing you there. Shade marquees, water, St Johns Ambulance and the local Firies will all be on hand to ensure a good event... and the power will be on for morning tea!

12.01.2022 The Kyneton Aero Club is supporting this project and we're delighted to have their participation!

06.01.2022 Over the next few months, the Stinson Memorial committee will be working hard to clean and clear the site, build the memorial and try to fill in successful grant applications. There's no guarantee those applications will be successful so we are hoping that we can raise some funds from other sources. If you are interested in supporting this project, then direct deposits can be made to the Mia Mia Mechanics Institute Inc Bendigo Bank Account. Details can be found in our About information page.

05.01.2022 Fiona Parker from ABC Central Victoria interviewed Rob Chapman and Ellis Knight on the Breakfast Show this morning. Ellis was 10 years old when he witnessed the plane starting to break up and disappear behind the hill as he made his way to school. His memories of that day are still strong and disquieting. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/centralvic/

02.01.2022 Report from the McIvor Times: