www.monumentaustralia.org
Home » Themes » People » Exploration
Centenary of John Charles Darke ExpeditionPrint Page 
Photographs supplied by Georgina Bliss
The plaque John Charles Darke who departed from Port Lincoln on his exploration in August, 1844.
View Google Map
JC Darke Expedition 1844Location
| Address: | 63 Tasman Terrace, Civic Hall, Port Lincoln, 5606 |
|---|---|
| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.719787 Long: 135.857665 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
|---|---|
| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Exploration |
| Actual Event Start Date: | |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | |
| Actual Event End Date: | |
| Approx. Event End Date: | |
| Designer: | |
| Artist: | |
| Monument Manufacturer: | |
| Link: |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 29th August, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: |
Front Inscription
JOHN CHARLES DARKE
On His Journey Of Exploration To The Gawler
Ranges, Left Port Lincoln 29 August 1844
On His Return Journey He Was Speared By The
Natives At Waddikee Rocks 23 October 1844.
He Died The Next Day And Was Buried At The
Foot Of Darke Peak.
Unveiled August 1944.
Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: RGSSA, MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
