The Pleasant Creek Peace Memorial, located along Grampians Road in Illawarra, Victoria, commemorates the original site of the Pleasant Creek settlement, established during the 1850s gold rush. Erected on July 19, 1919, the monument features a plaque inscribed with: "Peace Memorial Erected July 19th 1919 On the site of Treasury Commercial Street Pleasant Creek Population in 1856 About 56,000" This inscription honors the significant Chinese community that once thrived here, drawn by the gold discoveries. The memorial stands as a testament to the area's rich history and the enduring legacy of its early settlers.
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