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Box Hill Historical Society seeks funds to honor philanthropist William Gillies

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William Gillies, a philanthropist who left £10,000 to support Victorian children's education upon his death in 1925, lies in an unmarked grave. His legacy funded numerous school bands and libraries, impacting education for decades. The Box Hill Historical Society aims to raise $2400 to install a plaque honoring Gillies at Box Hill Cemetery.

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