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29-April-2021
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The plaque commemorates the centenary of local government in the Hawker area from 1888 to 1988.

Location

Address:Elder & Wonoka Terraces, Hawker, 5434
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.886604
Long: 138.420377
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:Local
Actual Event Start Date:05-January-1888
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Actual Event End Date:05-January-1988
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 16th September, 1988
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Front Inscription

District Council of Hawker
1888 - 1988

This plaque commemorates the Centenary of Local Government in this area.

The District Council of Hawker was proclaimed on 5th January, 1888 with Councillor S. J. Jones as the first Chairman.

The Chairman at the time of the Centennial was Councillor H. J. Spiers.

Unveiling of this plaque was carried out on the 16th September 1988 by the Premier of South Australia the Honourable John Bannon M. P.

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au