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15-October-2020
15-October-2020

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The plaque commemorates the centenary of Stansbury from 1873 to 1973, and the pioneers of the District.

The town was originally known as Oyster Bay, although it was officially proclaimed Stansbury in 1873 by Governor Anthony Musgrave, in honour of a friend.

The Government Gazette, July 31.
TOWNSHIP OF STANSBURY. Order in Council setting apart lands in the Hundred of Dalrymple for the site of the Township of Stansbury; also, piece of land as a place for the recreation and amusement of the inhabitants, and a block of land for a Public Cemetery.
South Australian Register (Adelaide), 1 August 1873.

 

 

Location

Address:ANZAC Parade & Towler Street, Stansbury, 5582
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.909657
Long: 137.799228
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1873
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1973
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 7th October, 1973
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Front Inscription

To commemorate the centenary of Stansbury

1873 - 1973

And to honour the pioneers of this District

Unveiled on October 7th, 1973, by Councillor G. B. Sherriff 
Grandson of the first Chairman of the District Council of Dalrymple

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