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The obelisk commemorates Alexander Scott Murray who was a manager of Wirrabara Station.

He had a large public role and apart from supporting local organisations he did public works like laying the foundation stone of the Laura Institute. On his death he left a wife and four children under five years of age. 

Location

Address:Highway B82, Wongabirrie Park, Wirrabara, 5481
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.031283
Long: 138.266801
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:August-1880
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Approx. Event End Date:August-1880
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 8th February, 1882
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Front Inscription

This monument was erected by the friends of the late Alexander Scott Murray,

Who died at Wirrabara

August 1880 Aged 34 years.

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