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Posted on Tuesday 9th of August, 2016,
An integral part of Shepparton’s history has been stolen from a local park with thieves making off with an historic Furphy water tank from Furphy Park in MacIntosh Street, Shepparton.
Greater Shepparton City Council Director Infrastructure, Steve Bowmaker said “This is not a small or light object, it would take several strong people to handle the fully assembled tank. The ends and the tank lid are all made of cast iron with a rolled galvanised barrel.”
“The history of both the Furphy business and products and the fabled telling of furphies are synonymous with Shepparton,” said Mr Bowmaker.
“This really is a low act, it was a popular fixture at the park and reminded people of our local history,” said Mr Bowmaker.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shepparton Police.
The Historic Tank at Furphy Park in MacIntosh Street, Shepparton before it disappeared.
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