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The arch commemorates the centenary of Dawson from 1881 to 1981.

The government town of Dawson was surveyed in February 1881; it was often referred to as Coglin in its early years. It was founded as part of an attempt to establish wheat farming north of Goyder`s Line , but this proved unsuccessful in the long term, and the Crystal Brook - Broken Hill railway line bypassed Dawson, instead running further south through OOdla Wirra and Peterborough. Coglin Post Office opened in 1881, was renamed Dawson Post Office in April 1882, and closed on 14 August 1971.

Note: Dawson is now an abandoned town. 

Location

Address:Peterborough - Dawson Road & High Street, Former Methodist Church, Dawson, 5422
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.804159
Long: 138.975507
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Landscape
Sub-Theme:Settlement
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Approx. Event Start Date:1881
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1981
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Dedication

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Dawson

1881  1981

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