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06-May-2021
06-May-2021
06-May-2021

Photographs supplied by Stephen Warren
The cairn commemorates the pioneers of Arwakurra School.  

The school was opened in 1880 as White Cliffs school, and the name changed in 1906 to Arwakurra. The school closed 1951.

 

Location

Address:Tarcowie & Orroroo Murray Town Roads, Arwakurra, 5480
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.879123
Long: 138.406206
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Education
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1880
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1962
Front Inscription

A Tribute To Our Pioneers
Of Arwakurra School
Formerly White Cliffs
Built By The Residents In 1880.

Earth`s Self Upholds This Monument
To Conquerors Who Won Her When
Wooing Was Dangerous, And Now
Are Gathered Unto Her Again.

Unveiled 1962

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