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The plaque commemorates explorer Matthew Flinders, who was the first European to explore in this area in 1802. The inscription on the plaque states that it was unveiled on Pioneers Day in April 1948 but the plaque was unveiled on the institute building in June 1948. 

 

Location

Address:Main & Third Streets, Franklin Harbour Institute , Cowell, 5602
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.684105
Long: 136.926085
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:08-March-1802
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Actual Event End Date:08-March-1802
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 14th June, 1948
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Front Inscription

Matthew Flinders R.N.
( 1774 - 1814 )

Commander of H.M. Sloop "Investigator"

On 8 March 1802 discovered and named Elbow Hill and recorded a lagoon visible from the masthead.

In April 1840 Governor Col. Geo. Gawler when in the District applied the names Lakes Flinders and Franklin Harbour after officers of the "Investigator."

Unveiled Pioneers Day April 1948

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