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The monument commemorates Edward John Eyre Eyre`s journey and replenishment of supplies. The monument was unveiled during the sesquicentenary celebration in 1991. 

Edward John Eyre established a base camp in the sandhills at Fowlers Bay, from where, in 1841, he embarked upon his epic overland journey of exploration, westward to Albany.

Location

Address:, Fowlers Bay , 5690
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.987665
Long: 132.438503
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:25-February-1841
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 25th February, 1991
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Front Inscription

       EDWARD JOHN EYRE
 BAXTER, WYLIE, JOEY, YARRY 

Departed From Fowlers Bay On
The 1,500km Journey To Albany
   On February 25th 1841

           Erected By
The Coorabie & District Progress Assoc. Inc.
For The Sesquicentenary Celebration 1841 - 1991

       This Plaque
    Was Unveiled By 
Mr. LLOYD O`NEILL M.H.R.
On 25th February 1991

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