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The plaque, mounted on a concrete plinth, commemorates the centenary of the South African (Boer) War which occurred from 1899 to 1902.

 

Location

Address:McLaren Parade & Commercial Road, Near Port Adelaide Lighthouse, Port Adelaide, 5015
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.842519
Long: 138.504157
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Boer
Actual Event Start Date:11-October-1899
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Actual Event End Date:11-October-1999
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 30th October, 1999
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Front Inscription

Centenary of the Anglo - Boer War 1899 - 1902

Adjacent to this wharf, the first contingent of the South Australian Infantry (SAI) boarded the `PS Yatala` for transfer and embarkation on the troopship `Medic`.

The contingent sailed for the war in South Africa on 31st October 1899.

Unveiled by Cdre J. H. McCaffrie, CSM, RAN on 30th October 1999

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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