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The monument commemorates the official opening of Roxby Downs in November 1988.

Roxby Downs was officially opened on 5 November 1988. The opening was celebrated with a "town party" held on the main oval and sponsored by the then owners of the operation Olympic Dam Project (O.D.P.). The town is subject to a specific Indenture Act and is administered by the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs in the form of an appointed Administrator.

Location

Address:Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, 5725
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -30.561575
Long: 136.896893
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Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 5th November, 1988
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Front Inscription

This Monument Commemorates
The Official Opening Of Roxby Downs
By The Hon. John Bannon M. P.
Premier Of South Australia
5th November 1988.

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Source: MA
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