Serpentine, Victoria - Royal Historical Society of Victoria

  • ‘Wings of Peace’ Centenary of Australia’s First Official Air Race, Serpentine Victoria

    Serpentine, Victoria Loddon Valley Highway, Serpentine, Victoria, Australia

    After the Great European War of 1914 to 1918 and amount of £25,000,000 (pounds) was being sought by the Australian Commonwealth Government through a bond subscription from the people of Australia – ‘The Second Peace Loan’. The Acting Treasurer, Sir Joseph Cook announced this on 7th July 1920 with the funds to be expended on
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