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The plaque commemorates the centenary of responsible government in South Australia and marks the site of the first sittings of parliament in 1857. 

Location

Address:North Terrace & King William Road, Parliament House, Adelaide, 5000
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.921348
Long: 138.598874
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:State
Actual Event Start Date:22-April-1857
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Actual Event End Date:22-April-1957
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 26th April, 1957
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This plaque marks the site of the first sittings of Parliament under responsible government on April 22nd, 1857

Unveiled by His Excellency the Governor Air Vice-Marshal Sir Robert George  K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., M.C on April 26th, 1957 to mark the Centenary of Responsible Government.

Presented by the Pioneers Association of South Australia.

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Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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