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24-March-2021
24-March-2021

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The plaque commemorates the work of ex-servicemen and their wives in the establishment of the Loxton War Service Irrigation Area.

After World War Two, the war service land settlement scheme expanded to the Loxton Irrigation Area and the Cooltong Division of Chaffey. The Returned Services League (RSL) had lobbied the Government to open up land for returned soldiers at Loxton.

 

Location

Address:Balfour Ogilvy Road, Loxton North Football Club, Loxton North, 5333
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.415264
Long: 140.626171
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:1948
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1955
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

War Service Land Settlement Association

In recognition of the work of the ex-servicemen and their wives in establishing the Loxton "War Service" Irrigation Area.

1948 – 1955

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